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Goebel, Bruce A., Ed.; Hall, James C., Ed. – 1995
Based on the idea that expanding the literary canon has to mean more than simply incorporating "nontraditional" texts into literature courses, this book presents essays that address such issues as text selection, course design, and the effects of multicultural literature on students of color. After an introduction by the editors, the…
Descriptors: College English, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism
Tejeda, Carlos, Ed.; Martinez, Corinne, Ed.; Leonardo, Zeus, Ed. – 2000
In many areas of education, Chicanos and Latinos have the lowest achievement and attainment of the major ethnic groups in the United States. In contrast to various deficit theories, this book argues that the Hispanic educational experience and outcomes can only be understood in relation to the development of U.S. and global capitalism and the…
Descriptors: Capitalism, Criticism, Cultural Pluralism, Educational Discrimination
Thompson, Christine Marme, Ed. – 1995
This anthology focuses on the earliest art expressions, experiences and encounters of young children in the educational setting. The 21 chapters include: (1) "The Visual Arts and Early Childhood Learning: Changing Contexts and Concepts" (Christine Marme Thompson); (2) "The Narrative Quality of Young Children's Art" (Marilyn Zurmuehlen; Larry…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Appreciation, Art Criticism, Art Education
Byrd, David M., Ed.; McIntyre, D. John, Ed. – 1997
This publication, the fifth annual yearbook of the Association of Teacher Educators, examines four aspects of teacher education: context, process, curriculum, and communication. The volume is introduced by a Foreword (M. Ishler) and "Introduction: Educating Our Nation's Teachers" (D. J. McIntyre and D. M. Byrd). The remainder of the book…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning, Cultural Pluralism
Graddol, David, Ed.; And Others – 1994
A collection of readings addresses issues in empirical investigation of language and literacy in a social context, and provide models useful to researchers undertaking small-scale studies. They include: "Introducing Ethnography" (Martyn Hammersley); "The Relations between Researcher and Researched: Ethics, Advocacy and…
Descriptors: Adults, Advocacy, Child Language, Childrens Literature