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11%OFFAlyssa Hadley Dunn - Teachers Without Borders? The Hidden Consequences of International Teachers in U.S. Schools (Multicultural Education) - 9780807754115 - V9780807754115
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Teachers Without Borders? The Hidden Consequences of International Teachers in U.S. Schools (Multicultural Education)

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Description for Teachers Without Borders? The Hidden Consequences of International Teachers in U.S. Schools (Multicultural Education) Paperback. Series: Multicultural Education Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL1; JNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.

Teachers Without Borders? is the story of four Indian teachers who came to the United States in the face of tremendous personal and professional odds to teach in urban schools. Their experiences are brought to life in this groundbreaking empirical study through interviews with their principals, district representatives in charge of recruitment and orientation, recruitment agency personnel, and union representatives, as well as in-depth classroom observations and student commentary. This well-researched work raises an essential question: If international teachers face daily exploitation, a lack of personal and professional support, and a lack of pedagogical and cultural preparation, are they able ... Read more

Book Features:

  • An engaging case study that tackles competing discourses about immigration, globalization, and teacher quality.
  • The voices of international teachers highlighting the successes and challenges of their experience and comparisons to teachers in other cities across the country.
  • An examination of the differences in student and teacher expectations and how these influence teaching and learning.
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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Teachers College Press
Condition
New
Series
Multicultural Education Series
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780807754115
SKU
V9780807754115
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-50

About Alyssa Hadley Dunn
Alyssa Hadley Dunn is an assistant professor of urban teacher education at Georgia State University.

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