The Culturally Proficient School: An Implementation Guide for School Leaders - Hardcover

Lindsey, Randall B.; Roberts, Laraine M.; CampbellJones, Franklin L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0761946810 ISBN 13: 9780761946816

Verlag: Corwin, 2004

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"The blend of theory with practical exercises, including reflective activities, allows this book to have a profound impact on the thinking and professional behavior of current and prospective educational leaders." (Michael Dantley, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership)

"If our schools are to be successful, leaders, teachers and parents need improved cultural proficiency. This book clearly will help all these stakeholders serve children better." (Kent Peterson, Department of Educational Administration)

The authors adeptly address the complex issue of cultural proficiency through an easily read but provocatively examined analysis that should be required reading for those responsible for transforming schools and districts into inclusive organizations that powerfully and honestly serve the educational needs of all students. (Karen M. Dyer, Manager of Education and Non-Profict Sectors)

The distrust between people of different races, religions, and cultures today seems sadly elevated, rather than diminished. This is why the call by Lindsey, Roberts, and CampbellJones for cultural proficiency in schools is so critical. I commend these authors for making an invaluable contribution to that pursuit. (Glen H. Harvey, Chief Executive Officer)

"Thanks to our author-colleagues for providing us with the practical steps to question our assumptions and examine our daily practices. It is through these means that we can move past the teaching of tolerance to the higher moral obligation of embracing diversity." (Michele Lawrence, Superintendent)

This book makes an important contribution to the resources available to school leaders in addressing some of the most fundamental and critical issues in education today. (Stephanie Hirsh, Deputy Executive Director)

I simply could not put this book down--a substantive and compelling guide to living life to improve the human condition. Finally, a book that inspires transformation on all levels beginning with self. (Kristine Kiefer Hipp, Associate Professor)

Finally, a book that provides a safe construct to dialogue and deals with barriers to learning, (i.e. racism, sexism, etc.). (General Davie, Jr., Superintendent)

This is a resource that can be used to develop a quality professional development opportunity. Understanding hidden biases is crtical to achieving cultural proficiency in the educational setting. (Mary Henson, Curriculum Specialist Consultant)

This book expands the personal transformation journey needed for cultural proficiency to the broader school organization, and emphasizes the skills that should be demonstrated in leadership, instructional. and behavioral practices. (Joan Mapson, Director, Professional Development/Human Rights)

Reseña del editor:

This book provides the practical strategies, tools, and resources school leaders need to fully implement cultural proficiency throughout the organization. Cultural Proficiency enables educators to value diversity, honour it with integrity, and preserve the cultural dignity of their students. Failing this places many of our students at risk of being excluded from the benefits and opportunities of being well educated. Culturally Proficient leaders embrace diversity and respond to it in ways that acknowledge and esteem cultural differences while simultaneously valuing and supporting similarities. Cultural Proficiency enables educators the knowledge and understanding of how to interact effectively with people in their environment who differ from them. Educators have a choice-they can either contribute to the academic achievement gap or challenge and change the conditions that support the inequities that created and perpetuate the gap. This book offers leadership strategies that are sensitive to how and why some children and youth fail in our schools and why others succeed. The authors also address accountability and data-based decision making.

The five principles of cultural proficiency are:

} culture is a predominant force in people's lives

} the dominant culture serves people in varying degrees

} people have both personal identities and group identities

} diversity within cultures is vast and significant

} each individual and each group has unique cultural values and needs.

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Features and benefits:

} reflective activities for individuals or groups

} examples of typical conversations that arise around the issues of diversity, multiculturalism, equity, entitlement, and racism

} typical behaviors associated with culturally proficient leadership organized around the responsibilities of school leaders

} a rich and detailed case study of a fictionalized school district interwoven throughout the book, providing opportunities for discussion and reflection

} professional development activities.

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• Verlag: Corwin
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0761946810
• ISBN 13: 9780761946816
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 192