Multicultural Education : A Source Book, Second Edition

Multicultural education, as defined by Patricia G. Ramsey and Leslie R. Williams, is a process oriented creation of learning experiences that foster educational equity; an awareness of and respect for the diversity of our society and world; and a commitment to create a more just and equitable society for all people. These learning experiences are relevant to all children and their families, all pedagogical, curricular, and administrative decisions, and every aspect of local and national educational policy. Following this philosophy, Ramsey and Williams have assembled a new and updated source book containing essays and annotations about a variety of issues in multicultural education. This new edition gathers a range of topics and puts them in a meaningful historical context. The authors offer a comprehensive overview of multicultural education's past, its current status, and its possible futures. Providing an additional resource, Ramsey and Williams have added extensive bibliographies for readers who would like to pursue then interests further. This book enables everyone involved with children -- educators, families, community members, teacher educators, and students of teaching to engage in ever deeper conversations about the challenges and possibilities of raising and teaching children to savor diversity and to confront injustice. Book jacket.