Understanding Human Differences: Multicultural Education for a Diverse America (New 2013 Curriculum & Instruction Titles)

Understanding Human Differences: Multicultural Education for a Diverse America (New 2013 Curriculum & Instruction Titles)

<P>This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px; TEXT-INDENT: 0in; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: .5in" KFMTOCCHAPTTL>In <I>Understanding Human Differences,</I>readers are introduced to sound research grounded in various behavioral and social sciences while featuring a stimulating inquiry approach to support reflection on issues of critical importance in multicultural education in today’s diverse society. The conceptual framework of the book focuses on three areas: culture, the individual, and institutions. Readers are encouraged to examine individual concerns; understand the cultural/historical contexts; and explore such areas as racism, classism, sexism, heterosexism, and ableism. Included is a focus on changes already achieved or that need to be implemented in schools and other areas of society to create a more just society.</P>