American Pluralism And The College Curriculum

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American Pluralism and the College Curriculum

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Publisher : Association of American Colleges & Universities
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book American Pluralism and the College Curriculum written by and published by Association of American Colleges & Universities. This book was released on 1995 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document discusses higher education's current debate about emphasizing diversity in the curriculum as part of the academy's continuing engagement with the wider society and with fundamental societal questions. The introduction suggests that the academy stakes its claims to leadership and service on a continuous engagement with nonacademic issues whose outcome will significantly affect individual lives. Chapter 1 discusses the importance of paying attention to differences as certain differences correlate with differential power in American society. Chapter 2 discusses the place of multiculturalism in the college curriculum. Chapter 3 discusses the two predominant traditional curricular strategies--the dedicated course and development of critical thinking abilities--and discusses the shift from "Western Civilization" courses to the study of "World Cultures." Chapter 4 addresses inclusion of values of diversity and democracy in the college curriculum in a discussion of educational premises and curricular strategies. Chapter 5 presents curricular recommendations relating to study of: (1) one's own traditions; (2) American pluralism and justice; (3) experiences in justice seeking; and (4) multicultural and relational pluralism within the major. The concluding chapter issues an invitation to colleges around the country to discuss these recommendations in groups reflecting the range of American diversities. (Contains 16 references.) (CK)

Pluralism and the American Teacher

Author : Frank H. Klassen
Publisher : [s.l.] : Ethnic Heritage Center for Teacher Education of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Pluralism and the American Teacher written by Frank H. Klassen and published by [s.l.] : Ethnic Heritage Center for Teacher Education of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. This book was released on 1977 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Pluralism and American Public Education

Author : Ashley Rogers Berner
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 113750224X
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (375 download)

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Download or read book Pluralism and American Public Education written by Ashley Rogers Berner and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-11-11 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book argues that the structure of public education is a key factor in the failure of America's public education system to fulfill the intellectual, civic, and moral aims for which it was created. The book challenges the philosophical basis for the traditional common school model and defends the educational pluralism that most liberal democracies enjoy. Berner provides a unique theoretical pathway that is neither libertarian nor state-focused and a pragmatic pathway that avoids the winner-takes-all approach of many contemporary debates about education. For the first time in nearly one hundred fifty years, changing the underlying structure of America’s public education system is both plausible and possible, and this book attempts to set out why and how.

Cultural Pluralism on Campus

Author : Harold E. Cheatham
Publisher : University Press of America
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Cultural Pluralism on Campus written by Harold E. Cheatham and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 1991 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is addressed primarily to higher education personnel responsible for campus programming that promotes a culturally plural environment. These chapters are included: (1) "Affirming Affirmative Action" (Harold E. Cheatham); (2) "Identity Development in a Pluralistic Society" (Harold E. Cheatham); (3) "The Minority Cultural Center on a Predominantly White Campus" (Lawrence W. Young, Jr.); (4) "Organizational and Administrative Implications for Serving College Students with Disabilities" (James S. Fairweather and Judith J. Albert); (5) "The Role of Developmental Education in Promoting Pluralism" (Jeanne L. Higbee); (6) "Integrating Diversity into Traditional Resident Assistant Courses" (Lissa J. VanBebber); (7) "Planning Programs for Cultural Pluralism: A Primer" (Leila V. Moore, H. Jane Fried, and Arthur A. Costantino); (8) "NCAA Policies and the African American Student Athlete" (Mitchell F. Rice); (9) "Racial Violence on Campus" (Camille A. Clay and Jan-Mitchell Sherrill); (10) "Planning for Cultural Diversity: A Case Study" (James B. Stewart); and (11) "Evaluating University Programming for Ethnic Minority Students" (Shanette M. Harris). (ABL)

Resources in Education

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Cultural Pluralism and American Education

Author : Seymour W. Itzkoff
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Cultural Pluralism and American Education written by Seymour W. Itzkoff and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cover title.

General Education and American Commitments

Author : Debra Humphreys
Publisher : Association of American Colleges & Universities
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book General Education and American Commitments written by Debra Humphreys and published by Association of American Colleges & Universities. This book was released on 1997 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph reports on a study which examined how 92 colleges participating in a multiproject initiative, "American Commitments: Diversity, Democracy and Liberal Learning," are addressing issues of diversity in their general education curricula, policies, and practices. Chapter 1 focuses on emerging trends and promising practices, and includes discussions of: U.S. pluralism; culture and identity; prejudice, discrimination, and the pursuits of justice; education for social responsibility; and diversity in the core curriculum. Chapter 2 considers the process and politics of curricular change. Topics addressed include: effective diversity learning, defining learning goals, questions for faculty dialogue, the change process, and pedagogical change and faculty development. Chapter 3 covers the shaping of effective curricular models, including infusing diversity across the curriculum, requirements allowing students to choose among many courses, and the single course or course sequence requirement. A conclusion urges a four-part curricular engagement for effective citizenship: study of one's own culture, pluralism and pursuit of justice, justice seeking, and pluralism in majors and concentrations. An afterword by Carol Geary Schneider is titled: "Education for Cultural and Democratic Pluralism." Extensive appendices include exemplary syllabi, a listing of participating institutions, a list of resources, and a summary review of the literature. (Contains 11 references.) (DB)

The Drama of Diversity and Democracy

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Publisher : Assn of Amer Colleges
ISBN 13 : 9780911696646
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (966 download)

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Download or read book The Drama of Diversity and Democracy written by and published by Assn of Amer Colleges. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report discusses the obligation of colleges and universities to assume societal leadership embracing the challenges confronting American pluralism in order to deepen public awareness of America's history of diversity. An introductory chapter focuses on campus leadership in this field. Chapter 1 depicts higher education as a meeting ground for American pluralism, a subject to be debated during study-dialogues. Chapter 2 focuses on the connection between democracy and diversity and the tensions this creates within the context of pervasive issues of difference and inclusion. Chapter 3 looks at democracy and American pluralism with subsections on democracy as historical force, as political process, as universal aspiration, and as communal connections. Chapter 4 examines America's past failures with reference to the inequality inherent in diversity, particularly racial differences. Chapter 5 discusses the existence of borders existing in any community encompassing two or more cultures, races, or classes. It is concluded that higher education has a double obligation to create new opportunities, termed "American Commitments Community Seminars" for public and campus learning about the United States as a diverse democracy; and to commit its institutions to making campuses inclusive educational environments. (Contains 33 references.) (CK)

An Integrative Analysis Approach to Diversity in the College Classroom

Author : Matthew Ouellett
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118027620
Total Pages : 95 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book An Integrative Analysis Approach to Diversity in the College Classroom written by Matthew Ouellett and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This volume provides an interdisciplinary forum for educational developers and college and university instructors to describe new frameworks and pedagogical strategies for understanding how a range of aspects of social identity (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexual orientation, abilities, religion, etc.) interact in complex and important ways to shape student learning and instructor preparation for creating and sustaining multiculturally inclusive classrooms."--Catherine M. Wehlburg.

A National Conversation on American Pluralism and Identity

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 8 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book A National Conversation on American Pluralism and Identity written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Connecting Civic Engagement and Social Innovation

Author : Amanda Moore McBride
Publisher : Campus Compact
ISBN 13 : 1945459239
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (454 download)

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Download or read book Connecting Civic Engagement and Social Innovation written by Amanda Moore McBride and published by Campus Compact. This book was released on 2020-04-03 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a much-needed appraisal of two key social change movements within higher education: civic engagement and social innovation. The authors critically explore the historical and contemporary contexts as well as democratic foundations (or absence thereof) of both approaches, concluding with a discussion of possible future directions that may make the approaches more effective in fulfilling the broader democratic mission of U.S. higher education. This is an essential resource for those in higher education who wish to promote and advance social change, as it provides an opportunity to critically examine where we are with our civic engagement and social innovation approaches and what we might do to best realize their promise through changes in our educational processes, pedagogical strategies, evaluation metrics, and outcomes.

SUNY at Sixty

Author : John B. Clark
Publisher : SUNY Press
ISBN 13 : 1438433026
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (384 download)

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Download or read book SUNY at Sixty written by John B. Clark and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A close examination of the history, accomplishments, and potential of the State University of New York system. The State University of New York is Americas largest comprehensive public university system, with sixty-four campuses, including community colleges, colleges of technology, university colleges, research universities, medical schools, academic medical centers, and specialized campuses in fields as diverse as optometry, ceramics, horticulture, fashion, forestry, and maritime training. Despite its reputation for wide access, demanding academic programs, vital public services, and cutting-edge research, little has been written about its fascinating history. Originating in a lively conference held in spring 2009 to mark SUNYs sixtieth anniversary, the books authors examine SUNYs origins, political landscape, evolving mission, institutional variety, international partnerships, leadership, and more. Taking its place alongside studies of state systems such as those in California, Michigan, and Texas, this book is a long overdue effort to return SUNY to the national conversation about public higher education during the last half century. Edited by a former interim chancellor of the system and two SUNY history professors, and with a foreword by current Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the problems and promise of public higher education in New York State, or, indeed, anywhere.

Educating Citizens

Author : Anne Colby
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0787965154
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (879 download)

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Download or read book Educating Citizens written by Anne Colby and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-02-17 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educating Citizens reports on how some American colleges and universities are preparing thoughtful, committed, and socially responsible graduates. Many institutions assert these ambitions, but too few act on them. The authors demonstrate the fundamental importance of moral and civic education, describe how the historical and contemporary landscapes of higher education have shaped it, and explain the educational and developmental goals and processes involved in educating citizens. They examine the challenges colleges and universities face when they dedicate themselves to this vital task and present concrete ways to overcome those challenges. Through a grand tour of American higher education, Educating Citizens shows how institutions can equip students with the understanding, motivation, and skills of responsible and effective citizenship. The book includes rich examples from in-depth studies at twelve institutions and from a wide range of effective programs and approaches on other campuses. The authors guidelines for implementing these programs can be applied in the full range of higher education institutions. Educating Citizens is essential reading for all who believe that higher education can play a critical role in the health of American democracy by helping students become responsible citizens of the nation, the world, and their own communities.

The Handy English Grammar Answer Book

Author : Christine A. Hult
Publisher : Visible Ink Press
ISBN 13 : 1578595703
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (785 download)

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Download or read book The Handy English Grammar Answer Book written by Christine A. Hult and published by Visible Ink Press. This book was released on 2015-08-17 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Researching, writing, and citing. Hiring, firing, and selling. Texting, blogging, and posting. Proper grammar and usage for every occasion is explored through nearly 500 answers to common questions on English grammar and language. The first, best place to turn for an overview of English grammar! Whether you are writing a term paper, a scientific article, a résumé, a business email, a text message, or presenting information in the social media, The Handy English Grammar Answer Book is an engaging guide to writing with clarity. It offers fundamental principles, grammar rules, and punctuation advice, as well as insights on writing for different occasions and audiences. From a brief history of the English language to the deconstruction—and explanation—of the different parts of a sentence, and from showing how to punctuate correctly to how to organize a well-argued essay, this easy-to-use reference answers nearly 500 questions and offers fun facts on the English language and its usage, including ... How did language begin? How did English become a language spoken worldwide? What is Middle English? How did Noah Webster affect the English language? What efforts have been made toward reforming spelling? Are there any language universals? What is an adverb? What is a compound sentence? What is a dialect? What is jargon? What is a noun? What is a split infinitive? What is passive voice and when should you avoid it? Why are English words so hard to spell? What is the i-before-e rule How do I use commas correctly in sentences? When should I use parentheses? How do I use capitalization on the Internet? When do I use “that” versus “which”? What types of dictionaries are there? How do I find the right level of formality in my writing style? What is a sentence fragment? What is a misused modifier? Should I use its or it's? What is academic writing? What is the difference between primary and secondary research? How do I respect copyright laws? How do I use materials ethically on my own websites? What is plagiarism and how do I avoid it? How do I plan a structure for my term paper? How do I write an outline? How do I avoid writer's block? What is considered good essay form? How do I write business emails? Should I include personal data in a résumé? What is “netiquette”? How do I write an effective blog? For speakers and writers of all ages and skill levels, The Handy English Grammar Answer Book brings you straightforward explanations, tips on avoiding and fixing grammatical mistakes, as well as numerous examples of good writing. This helpful book includes an appendix of model papers, letters, and sample writing for every occasion—from business or social communications to academic papers or Internet forums. Appendices on irregular verbs, idioms, homophones, prepositions, frequently misspelled words, wordy phrases, frequently confused word pairs, and other common mistakes bring a deeper understanding to readers. There is also a glossary of commonly used terms, a bibliography, and an index.

Civic Responsibility and Higher Education

Author : Thomas Ehrlich
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1573565636
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book Civic Responsibility and Higher Education written by Thomas Ehrlich and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2000 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than a century ago, John Dewey challenged the education community to look to civic involvement for the betterment of both community and campus. Today, the challenge remains. In his landmark book, editor Thomas Ehrlich has collected essays from national leaders who have focused on civic responsibility and higher education. Imparting both philosophy and working example, Ehrlich provides the inspiration for innovative new programs in this essential area of learning.

Gente Decente

Author : Leticia Magda Garza-Falcón
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 0292789009
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (927 download)

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Download or read book Gente Decente written by Leticia Magda Garza-Falcón and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-07-05 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his books The Great Plains, The Great Frontier, and The Texas Rangers, historian Walter Prescott Webb created an enduring image of fearless, white, Anglo male settlers and lawmen bringing civilization to an American Southwest plagued with "savage" Indians and Mexicans. So popular was Webb's vision that it influenced generations of historians and artists in all media and effectively silenced the counter-narratives that Mexican American writers and historians were concurrently producing to claim their standing as "gente decente," people of worth. These counter-narratives form the subject of Leticia M. Garza-Falcón's study. She explores how prominent writers of Mexican descent-such as Jovita González, Américo Paredes, María Cristina Mena, Fermina Guerra, Beatriz de la Garza, and Helena María Viramontes -have used literature to respond to the dominative history of the United States, which offered retrospective justification for expansionist policies in the Southwest and South Texas. Garza-Falcón shows how these counter-narratives capture a body of knowledge and experience excluded from "official" histories, whose "facts" often emerged more from literary techniques than from objective analysis of historical data.

The University and its Disciplines

Author : Carolin Kreber
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113589034X
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (358 download)

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Download or read book The University and its Disciplines written by Carolin Kreber and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-07-15 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: University teaching and learning take place within ever more specialized disciplinary settings, each characterized by its unique traditions, concepts, practices and procedures. It is now widely recognized that support for teaching and learning needs to take this discipline-specificity into account. However, in a world characterized by rapid change, complexity and uncertainty, problems do not present themselves as distinct subjects but increasingly within trans-disciplinary contexts calling for graduate outcomes that go beyond specialized knowledge and skills. This ground-breaking book highlights the important interplay between context-specific and context-transcendent aspects of teaching, learning and assessment. It explores critical questions, such as: What are the ‘ways of thinking and practicing’ characteristic of particular disciplines? How can students be supported in becoming participants of particular disciplinary discourse communities? Can the diversity in teaching, learning and assessment practices that we observe across departments be attributed exclusively to disciplinary structure? To what extent do the disciplines prepare students for the complexities and uncertainties that characterize their later professional, civic and personal lives? Written for university teachers, educational developers as well as new and experienced researchers of Higher Education, this highly-anticipated first edition offers innovative perspectives from leading Canadian, US and UK scholars on how academic learning within particular disciplines can help students acquire the skills, abilities and dispositions they need to succeed academically and also post graduation. Carolin Kreber is Professor of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and the Director of the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Assessment at the University of Edinburgh