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
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoSan Francisco : Jossey-Bass, ©2004.
Descriptionxv, 328 pages ; 24 cm.
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SeriesJossey-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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2003027616
ISBN0787970611 (alk. paper)