Through ebony eyes : what teachers need to know but are afraid to ask about African-American students / Gail L. Thompson.
| Author/creator | Thompson, Gail L., 1957- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, ©2004. |
| Description | xv, 328 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Series | Jossey-Bass education series Jossey-Bass education series. ^A494665 |
| Contents | If African American kids aren't dumb or lazy, why are they still underachieving? : related theories -- Effective instructional practices -- Effective classroom management -- How can teachers reach African American students from challenging backgrounds? -- Standard English or Ebonics : should we force them to speak "correctly"? -- Can they call each other the "N word"? -- What should I do when African American students accuse me of being racist? -- Why do African American students need a culturally relevant education? -- Other controversial issues -- Conclusion : can teachers' beliefs be changed? : lessons that I've learned. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2003027616 |
| ISBN | 0787970611 (alk. paper) |