Multiculturalism and TQE: Addressing Cultural Diversity in Schools

by Paula A. Cordeiro, Timothy G. Reagan, Linda Pitt Martinez

Overview

The authors of this book confront barriers of discrimination that must be overcome to ensure an equitable education for all students. Specific activities and approaches are included to broaden awareness, understanding and communication. The volume provides practical examples that can be used to incorporate the philosophy of TQE with multicultural teaching in positive and supporting ways.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803961074
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	03/17/1994
Series:	Total Quality Education for the World Series , #7
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Timothy Reagan is currently Visiting Professor of Educational Leadership at Central Connecticut State University. He has previously been a faculty member at Galluadet University, Central Connecticut State University, the University of Connecticut, Roger Williams University, and the University of the Witwatersrand. He has also served as the Associate Dean of the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut, Dean of the School of Education at Roger Williams University, and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of the Witwatersrand. His areas of interest include educational policy studies and the education of cultural and linguistic minority groups. Reagan co-authored Becoming a Reflective Educator: How to Build a Culture of Inquiry in the Schools, another Corwin Press book that contributes to the authors’ illustration of leadership in dynamic schools.

Table of Contents

Foreword - Larry E Frase
Understanding Cultural Diversity
Recognizing and Confronting Prejudice and Discrimination
Eliminating Structural Barriers That Limit Student Access
Enhancing Staff and Curriculum Development
Fostering School, Community, and Family Partnerships
Sustaining a Multicultural Ethos
Total Quality Leadership
New Skills for a Changing Paradigm
Planning and Troubleshooting Guide