Common Bonds: Anti-Bias Teaching in a Diverse Society, 2nd Edition

This popular book examines the growing diversity in schools in a constructive, empowering manner. The authors identify various forms of cultural diversity and suggest ways that teachers can build inclusive classroom environments. Each of the 7 topical chapters deals with a different form of diversity in school: a) racial/ethnic, b) religious, c) ability, d) socioeconomic class, e) linguistic, f) gender diversity, and g) activities. Ways for enabling students to discard existing stereotypes and actively question and reject attitudes and actions not congruent with a pluralistic society are suggested. Deborah A. Byrnes and Gary Kiger, Editors. 1996. 112 pp. ISBN 0-87173-137-1

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Table of Contents

Foreword
Geneva Gay
Introduction
Gary Kiger and Deborah A. Byrnes
Chapter 1
Addressing Race, Ethnicity and Culture in the Classroom
Deborah A. Byrnes
Chapter 2
Living with Our Deepest Differences: Religious Diversity in the Classroom
Charles C. Haynes
Chapter 3
Ability Differences in the Classroom: Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Classrooms
Mara Sapon-Shevin
Chapter 4
Class Differences: Economic Inequality in the Classroom
Ellen Davidson and Nancy Schniedewind
Chapter 5
Language Diversity in the Classroom
Deborah A. Byrnes and Diana Cortez
Chapter 6
Gender Equity in the Classroom
Beverly Hardcastle Stanford
Chapter 7
Integrating Anti-Bias Education
James J. Barta
Chapter 8
Diversity in the Classroom: A Checklist
Karen Matsumoto-Grah
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