Rethinking Multicultural Education
Key Learning Points
Chapter 1: Taking Mulitcultural Anti-Racist Education Seriously
Surface Stage: Few Expressions of Culture
Second Stage: Crete Units of Study
Structural Stage: Integrated in Existing Units
Social Change Stage: Curriculum Leads to Social Change
Chapter 2: "Multiplication is for White People"
"We don't see what they do know"
Behaviors are Culturally Rooted
Some Teachers Should Represent Culture of Students
Chapter 3: What Do We Need To Know Now
Healthy Ethnic Identity as Opposed to Naming Races
History, Culture, Location and Creativity
Valid and Affirming Curriculum
Chapter 4: Diversity Vs. White Privilege
Colorblind Society no Evident in Research
Not Merely Teaching About Cultural Differences
Increase the Number of Teachers of Color
Practical Applications for Teaching/ Leadership Practice
Curriculum Development
Limited Resources
Not Just Units of Study
Optimistic Viewpoint
Recognize Strengths
Use Strengths as Resources
Awareness
Color Blindness is Not a Solution
Culturally Diverse Teachers as Resources
Benefits to Students, Families, and Communities
Acceptance
Multiculturally Trained Teacher has Better Understanding
Diversity
Instead of Racist
"White" is not the norm