Embracing Diversity – Teachers` Everyday Practices in Secondary English Languag…

Embracing DiversityTeachers' Everyday Practices in Secondary English Language Arts Classrooms\nAuthor(s): Sarah Bickens, Frances Bittman, David J. Connor\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Teachers' College Press, United States\nImprint: Teachers' College Press\nISBN-13: 9780807768440, 978-0807768440\nSynopsis\nEmbracing Diversity is about the craft of teaching, with a particular focus on celebrating the myriad of human identities through classic, contemporary, and unconventional texts. Experienced secondary English language arts educators narrate their own experiences and provide insights through reflecting upon aspects of everyday pedagogy. Featuring a rich array of texts designed to be both familiar and unfamiliar to the reader, the authors explore complex issues raised by a diverse body of writers, while simultaneously sharing methods that engage students to think critically. Topics include how students' learning is influenced by their identities; the importance of building relations.