Bridging Multiple Worlds: Case Studies of Diverse Educational Communities

by Lorraine S. Taylor

Bridging Multiple Worlds connects theory and practice, offering authentic, "real world" case studies involving teachers and students of diverse backgrounds in a variety of dynamic classroom settings. This case study book uses a "Decision Making Scaffold" and specific discussion questions for each case to help the reader reflect on the cases in greater depth and meaning. Unlike most books, Bridging Multiple Worlds includes vignettes or cases that stimulate critical thinking. The emphasis on long-term, comprehensive solutions to problems that link the school, home, and community will help the reader appreciate and understand the complexity of issues involved in the cases. K-12 teachers and administrators. Multicultural education coordinators

Paperback

First published January 22, 2003

Reviews

[Abigail]

EDUC 411

[Philip]

I read this for class.

It is a very practical, thorough, and useful look at the complex issues of diversity faced in the classroom.

It address a multitude of diversities, including economic, intellectual, racial, gender, sexual orientation/preference, linguistic, home life, etc...

It is well researched, well documented, clear, concise, and above all - helpful.

Quite a bit changed in my classroom because of this book.

We had to read couple other books for class as well, but this one takes the cake.

[Mrs. Schonour]

This book has some interesting information about diversity, but I've found many journal articles with much better and more up to date statistics. I would not recommend this book.