Case studies on diversity and social justice education

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    • Gorski, Paul
    • Pothini, Seema G.

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Case studies on diversity and social justice education

Paul C. Gorski and Seema G. Pothini

Routledge, 2018

2nd ed

  • : pbk
  • : hbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 138-139)

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Description

Case Studies on Diversity and Social Justice Education offers pre- and in-service educators an opportunity to analyze and reflect upon a variety of realistic case studies related to educational equity and social justice. The accessibly written cases allow educators to practice the process of considering a range of contextual factors, checking their own biases, and making immediate- and longer-term decisions about how to create and sustain equitable learning environments for all students. This revised edition adds ten new cases to offer greater coverage of elementary education, as well as topics such as body-shaming, Black Lives Matter, and transgender oppression. Existing cases have been updated to reflect new societal contexts, and streamlined for ease-of-use. The book begins with a seven-point process for examining case studies. Largely lacking from existing case study collections, this framework guides readers through the process of identifying, examining, reflecting on, and taking concrete steps to resolve challenges related to diversity and equity in schools. The cases themselves present everyday examples of the ways in which racism, sexism, homophobia and heterosexism, class inequities, language bias, religious-based oppression, and other equity and diversity concerns affect students, teachers, families, and other members of our school communities. They involve classroom issues that are relevant to all grade levels and content areas, allowing significant flexibility in how and with whom they are used. Although organized topically, the intersections of these issues are stressed throughout the cases, reflecting the complexities of real-life scenarios. All cases conclude with a series of questions to guide discussion and a section of facilitator notes, called 'Points for Consideration.' This unique feature provides valuable insight for understanding the complexities of each case.

Table of Contents

Directory of Cases by Topic 1: Introduction 2: Analyzing Cases Using the Equity Literacy Framework 3: Cases on Poverty and Socioeconomic Status 4: Cases on Religion 5: Cases on Ethnicity and Culture 6: Cases on Race 7: Cases on Sex, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression 8: Cases on (Dis)ability 9: Cases on Sexual Orientation 10: Cases on Language 11: Cases on Immigrant Status Appendix A: The Equity Literacy Case Analysis Worksheet Appendix B: Points for Consideration References

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