
The Best of Corwin: Equity
Equity
Randall B. Lindsey(Editor)
Corwin Press Inc
1st Edition
Published on 20. December 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-4522-1746-8 (ISBN)
Description
Equity expertise from premier educators
The Best of Corwin series showcases key chapters from critically acclaimed Corwin publications for a powerful compilation of perspectives on important education issues and topics. The Best of Corwin: Equity features a variety of stellar authors who believe in making education accessible and successful for all students and ultimately creating a stronger democratic society. Offering a unique perspective on overcoming barriers to student achievement, these authors share academic research, creative ideas, and concrete, practical strategies. Key topics include:
The tools of cultural proficiency
Courageous conversations about race
How to analyze data to uncover and eliminate inequities
Equity audits
Powerful classroom strategies
Reflecting on practice
This book is aimed at all educators, with particular emphasis on teachers and those who support teachers. Learn from the best as you strive to make our schools places of excellence where all students have the same opportunity to learn.
The Best of Corwin series showcases key chapters from critically acclaimed Corwin publications for a powerful compilation of perspectives on important education issues and topics. The Best of Corwin: Equity features a variety of stellar authors who believe in making education accessible and successful for all students and ultimately creating a stronger democratic society. Offering a unique perspective on overcoming barriers to student achievement, these authors share academic research, creative ideas, and concrete, practical strategies. Key topics include:
The tools of cultural proficiency
Courageous conversations about race
How to analyze data to uncover and eliminate inequities
Equity audits
Powerful classroom strategies
Reflecting on practice
This book is aimed at all educators, with particular emphasis on teachers and those who support teachers. Learn from the best as you strive to make our schools places of excellence where all students have the same opportunity to learn.
Reviews / Votes
"This is a valuable read for educators. The authors encourage readers to consider diversity through more perspectives than just race and show the importance for equity development in all classrooms. A welcome addition to any educator's list of books to read." -- Julie German, Assistant PrincipalMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Publishing group
SAGE Publications Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
376 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4522-1746-8 (9781452217468)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Randall B. Lindsey is Emeritus Professor at California State University, Los Angeles. He has served as a teacher, an administrator, executive director of a non-profit corporation, as Interim Dean at California Lutheran University, as Distinguished Educator in Residence at Pepperdine University, and as Chair of the Education Department at the University of Redlands. All of Randy's experiences have been in working with diverse populations and his area of study is the behavior of white people in multicultural settings. His Ph.D. is in Educational Leadership from Georgia State University, his Master of Arts in Teaching is in History Education from the University of Illinois, and his B.S. in Social Science Education is from Western Illinois University. He has served as a junior high school and high school teacher and as an administrator in charge of school desegregation efforts. At Cal State, L.A. he served as Chair of the Division of Administration and Counseling and as Director of the Regional Assistance Centers for Educational Equity, a regional race desegregation assistance center. With co-authors he has written several books and articles on applying the Cultural Proficiency Framework in various contexts.
Email - randallblindsey@gmail.com
Website - CCPEP.org
Twitter - @RBLindsey41
Email - randallblindsey@gmail.com
Website - CCPEP.org
Twitter - @RBLindsey41
Content
Preface - Randall B. Lindsey
Introduction - Randall B. Lindsey
About the Editor
About the Contributors
Part I. For All Educators
1. The Tools of Cultural Proficiency - Delores B. Lindsey, Linda D. Jungwirth, Jarvis V. N. C. Pahl, and Randall B. Lindsey
2. Why Race? - Glenn Singleton and Curtis Linton
3. The Wallpaper Effect: Uncovering Inequities Using the Other Data - Ruth S. Johnson and Robin Avelar La Salle
4. Teacher Quality Equity - Linda Skrla, Kathryn Bell McKenzie, and James Joseph Scheurich
Part II. For Classroom Teachers and Those Who Support Classroom Teachers
5. Reaching Diverse Learners Through Strategic Instruction - Bonnie M. Davis
6. Diversity and Power - Carl A. Grant
7. Only the Strong Survive: Dealing With Roadblocks to Effective Classroom Management - Gail L. Thompson
8. Connecting Home and School - Concha Delgado Gaitan
Part III. Closing
9. Heuristic Reflection - Franklin CampbellJones, Brenda CampbellJones, and Randall B. Lindsey
References
Introduction - Randall B. Lindsey
About the Editor
About the Contributors
Part I. For All Educators
1. The Tools of Cultural Proficiency - Delores B. Lindsey, Linda D. Jungwirth, Jarvis V. N. C. Pahl, and Randall B. Lindsey
2. Why Race? - Glenn Singleton and Curtis Linton
3. The Wallpaper Effect: Uncovering Inequities Using the Other Data - Ruth S. Johnson and Robin Avelar La Salle
4. Teacher Quality Equity - Linda Skrla, Kathryn Bell McKenzie, and James Joseph Scheurich
Part II. For Classroom Teachers and Those Who Support Classroom Teachers
5. Reaching Diverse Learners Through Strategic Instruction - Bonnie M. Davis
6. Diversity and Power - Carl A. Grant
7. Only the Strong Survive: Dealing With Roadblocks to Effective Classroom Management - Gail L. Thompson
8. Connecting Home and School - Concha Delgado Gaitan
Part III. Closing
9. Heuristic Reflection - Franklin CampbellJones, Brenda CampbellJones, and Randall B. Lindsey
References