David M. Sadker,
American University Myra P. Sadker,
(deceased) Karen R. Zittleman,
American University
ISBN: 0073525901 Copyright year: 2008
What's New
Broader coverage of different kinds of diversities
Chapter 3, with a focus on multicultural education and group diversity, is a new addition to the text. In this chapter, the authors expand their hallmark focus on diversity in focusing on group diversity. Within this chapter is a unique section that includes profiles of students from several groups to help readers explore stereotypes and generalizations.
Chapter 2, formerly the sole diversity chapter, is now focused on different ways of learning (individual diversity). New sections on how gender relates to learning styles and GLBT students have been added.
Coverage of different groups (formerly in Chapter 12: The Struggle for Educational Opportunity) is now integrated throughout the text.
An integration of the most recent uses of technology in the classroom. This will allow readers to consider the influence of technology alongside the topic at hand whether it be curricular issues, learner diversity, or teacher effectiveness.
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