Portraits of teachers in multicultural settings : a critical literacy approach / [edited by] Lettie Ramírez, Olivia M. Gallardo.

Other author Ramírez, Lettie.
Other author Gallardo, Olivia M.
Format Book
Publication InfoBoston : Allyn and Bacon, ©2001.
Descriptionxx, 220 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Pt. I. Introduction. Beyond multicultural education : transformative approaches / Lettie Ramírez and Olivia M. Gallardo -- Approaches to critical literacy through literature / Mary-Louise Newling. Pt. II. Empowerment: beyond the deficits and into reading and writing. Breaking through the culture of silence / Rosario Díaz-Greenberg -- Building a research-based pedagogy to enhance the literacyu of African American students / Folásadé Oládélé. Pt. III. Enhancing the curriculum using critical fine art literacy. Words and images that provoke informed multicultural identities / Valerie Andriola Balderas -- Critical literacy and visual art : a living experience / Julia Marshall. Pt. IV. The future of classroom technology: critical responses. Teaching critical writing to secondary students : speaking our worlds / Aspasia Neophytos-Richardson -- Creating multiculturally responsive educational settings for the web / Bijan B. Gillani. Pt. V. Parent inclusion: acceptance and resiliency. Schools and families : what is transformative collaboration? / Nancy Jean Smith -- Transformation of "at-risk" identity : parental involvement and resiliency promotion / R. Greg Jennings. Pt. VI. Teacher leadership: building allies. From crossing borders to building bridges : the role of Euro-American teachers in bilingual/multicultural classrooms / Margaret C. Laughlin -- The teacher in a critical leadership role / José A. López -- Epilogue. Self-transformation through critical literacy, reflections, and actions / Jacquelyn Valerie Reza.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 00063948
ISBN020530575X

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks LC196.5 .U6 P67 2001 ✔ Available Place Hold