Teaching for Diversity: A Guide to Greater Understanding

by Ricardo L. García

Explore the demographic shifts in American life and schools throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries, and examine the impact of these shifts on education. This book provides a powerful theoretical framework for thinking about and fostering acceptance of diversity and difference. Utilizing a combination of theory and concrete examples, the author constructs a vision of schools as the foundation for an inclusive, democratic society.

204 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Ricardo L. García is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and author of four other books of fiction, Coal Camp Days (2001), Brother Bill’s Bait Bites Back (2004), Coal Camp Justice (2005), Ants in My Pants: Woodstock Poems (2011), and one non-fiction textbook, Teaching for Diversity (2011).

Reviews

[Stephanie Allen · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had to read this for one of my Master's classes. Pretty dry and very much geared toward what I would call "indoctrination". While there were some good concepts in this book for teaching for diversity in the classroom, there were also a lot of subtle jabs toward Euro-centered textbooks and teaching. While I do agree it is extremely important to teach multiple sides of historical events, I do have 100% European heritage in my background and I didn't appreciate the way the book made other cultures and backgrounds seem more important. Two stars since there was some helpful info but I did not like the subtle jabs at White and European culture.

[Hector I Burgos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear and practical learning

Filled with wisdom and knowledge and many examples for all teachers to apply on the classroom. Easy and engaging reading