Open Minds to Equality: A Sourcebook of Learning Activities to Affirm Diversity and Promote Equity

Open Minds to Equality: A Sourcebook of Learning Activities to Affirm Diversity and Promote Equity
ISBN-10
0942961323
ISBN-13
9780942961324
Series
Open Minds to Equality
Category
Education
Pages
397
Language
English
Published
2006-01-01
Publisher
Rethinking Schools
Authors
Nancy Schniedewind, Ellen Davidson

Description

An educator's sourcebook of activities to help students understand and change inequalities based on race, gender, class, age, language, sexual orientation, physical/mental ability, and religion. The activities also promote respect for diversity and interpersonal equality among students, fostering a classroom that is participatory, cooperative, and democratic. Learning activities are sequencedto build awareness and understanding. First, students develop skills for building trust, communication, and collaboration. Second, they learn to recognize stereotypes and discrimination and explore their presence in people's lives and in institutions. Finally, students create changes, gaining self-confidence and experiencing collective responsibility. This book is an essential resource for teachers, leaders in professional development, and curriculum specialists.

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