
Teaching Multicultural Children’s Literature in a Diverse Society
From a Historical Perspective to Instructional Practice
- 270 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Teaching Multicultural Children’s Literature in a Diverse Society
From a Historical Perspective to Instructional Practice
About this book
This textbook is a comprehensive resource for teaching multicultural children's literature. Providing foundational information on how and why to integrate diverse children's literature into the classroom, this book presents a necessary historical perspective on cultural groups in the United States and context for how to teach children's literature in a way that reflects and sustains students' rich cultural backgrounds. The historical insights and context on diverse cultural groups at the heart of the book allow readers to deepen their understanding of why teaching about cultural diversity is necessary for effective and inclusive education. Part I offers foundational information on how to teach children's literature in a diverse society, and Part II overviews pedagogy, resources, and guidance for teaching specific culturally and linguistically marginalized groups. Each chapter contains book recommendations, discussion questions, and additional resources for teachers.
With authentic strategies and crucial background knowledge embedded in each chapter, this text is essential reading for pre-service and in-service teachers and is ideal for courses in children's literature, literacy methods instruction, and multicultural education.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- List of Illustrations
- List of Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- PART I: Multicultural Education within Classroom Teaching
- PART II: Diverse and Marginalized Groups of People
- Index