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. Ed(S): Banks, James A.; Suarez-Orozco, Marcelo M.; Ben-Peretz, Miriam - Global Migration, Diversity, and Civic Education - 9780807758090 - V9780807758090
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Global Migration, Diversity, and Civic Education

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Description for Global Migration, Diversity, and Civic Education paperback. Mass migration and globalization are creating new and deep challenges to education systems the world over. In this volume, some of the world's leading researchers in multicultural education and immigration discuss critical issues related to cultural sustainability, structural inclusion, and social cohesion. Editor(s): Banks, James A.; Suarez-Orozco, Marcelo M.; Ben-Peretz, Miriam. Series: Multicultural Education Series. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFFS; JNFR; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.

Mass migration and globalization are creating new and deep challenges to education systems the world over. In this volume, some of the world’s leading researchers in multicultural education and immigration discuss critical issues related to cultural sustainability, structural inclusion, and social cohesion. The authors consider how global migration is forcing nation-states to reexamine and reinvent the ways in which they socialize and educate diverse groups for citizenship and civic engagement. These chapters also address how schools can help migrant and immigrant groups attain the knowledge, values, and skills required to become fully participating citizens, while retaining important aspects of their ... Read more

Book Features:

  • An examination of the theories, empirical findings, and promising practices related to education for citizenship.
  • Descriptions of large-scale migration and its influences on curricula, modes of teaching, and civic education.
  • An interdisciplinary overview of the issues facing immigrant children in schools by Carola Suárez-Orozco and Amy K. Marks.
  • Implications for reforming schools in ways that will help students from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic groups become effective citizens.
  • A comprehensive chapter on second language learning by Guadalupe Valdés, a leading expert.
  • Recommendations for preparing teachers to meet the needs of diverse student populations.
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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Teachers' College Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Series
Multicultural Education Series
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780807758090
SKU
V9780807758090
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About . Ed(S): Banks, James A.; Suarez-Orozco, Marcelo M.; Ben-Peretz, Miriam
James A. Banks holds the Kerry and Linda Killinger Endowed Chair in Diversity Studies and is the founding director of the Center for Multicultural Education at the University of Washington, Seattle. His books include Educating Citizens in a Multicultural Society, Second Edition. He received the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation 2022 Medal Award honoring significant, distinguished, and enduring contributions to ... Read more

Reviews for Global Migration, Diversity, and Civic Education
"This pioneering volume is required reading for anyone interested in immigration, second generation youth, education, and race or ethnic relations." —Teachers College Record "A highly readable and stimulating book, this volume should be required reading for scholars and teacher educators committed to social justice and citizenship education designed for the 21st century. In light of current political realities, ... Read more

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