Handbook of Research on Promoting Cross-Cultural Competence and Social Justice in Teacher Education
Jared Keengwe
(Editor)
Description
Without proper training on the intricacies of race and culture, pre-service and in-service teachers may unwittingly continue outdated and ineffective pedagogies. As the demographics of student bodies shift to include more diverse backgrounds, fluency in the discourse of social justice becomes necessary. The Handbook of Research on Promoting Cross-Cultural Competence and Social Justice in Teacher Education elucidates the benefits, challenges, and strategies necessary to prepare teachers to meet the needs of a diverse student body. Featuring the newest research and pedagogical tools written by diverse scholars in the field of teacher training, this expertly crafted handbook is ideal for teachers, administrators, students of education, and policymakers.
Product Details
Price
$304.75
Publisher
Information Science Reference
Publish Date
August 24, 2016
Pages
496
Dimensions
8.5 X 1.06 X 11.0 inches | 3.14 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781522508977
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About the Author
Jared Sagini Keengwe is a Professor at the University of North Dakota (UND) and previously served as the coordinator of the Undergraduate Elementary Education program. His primary research interests focus on active learning, digital technologies, and social justice in higher education. He is the editor-in-chief of two IGI Global Book Series: Advances in Higher Education and Professional Development (AHEPD) and Advances in Early Childhood and K-12 Education (AECKE) . Prof. Keengwe has published several books and manuscripts in refereed journals. His work was honored with the UND Foundation/McDermott Faculty Award for Excellence in Academic Advising . He was a recipient of the North Dakota Spirit Faculty Achievement Award in recognition of significant contributions in teaching, research, and service. At the national level, Prof. Keengwe was one of the 10 recipients selected to receive the 2010 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Teacher Education Travel Award . More recently, Keengwe was a recipient of the International Institute of Education Fellowship under theCarnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) ) - a scholar fellowship program for educational projects at African higher education institutions. The program is funded by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY).
