An Introduction to Multicultural Education

by James A. Banks

This book gives teachers a strong background in the conceptual, theoretical, and philosophical issues in multicultural education.Cultural Diversity and Education is designed to help pre-service and in-service educators clarify the philosophical and definitional issues related to pluralistic education, derive a clarified philosophical position, design and implement effective teaching strategies that reflect ethnic and cultural diversity, and prepare sound guidelines for multicultural programs and practices. This book describes actions that educators can take to institutionalize educational programs and practices related to ethnic and cultural diversity.

Genres: Education, Teaching, Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published July 2, 1998

About the author

James A. Banks is the Kerry and Linda Killinger Endowed Chair in Diversity Studies Emeritus at the University of Washington, Seattle. He was the Russell F. Stark University Professor at the University of Washington, 2001–2006. Professor Banks is a past president of the American Educational Research Association and of the National Council for the Social Studies. He is a specialist in social studies education and multi­cultural education and has written widely in these fields.

Reviews

[Danielle · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this for a class as I was getting my ELL endorsement. It has some interesting information, but it is beneficial to talk with someone about it to digest the information.

[Rabbit Queen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Common sense teaching things.

[E.A.G. E.A.G. · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn't care for it too much. For the most part is was very politically correct and very boring. I think it is there for the most part for people who don't know how to control themselves and be non-biased.

[Marnie Turman · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this for my foundations in education class.

[Christina · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found that, on more than one occasion, I thought "Haven't I read this already?" Okay, but somewhat redundant. Could have been a paper, rather than a book.

[Bopit Kamjorn]

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