Race and Education Primer
- ISBN-10
- 0820488038
- ISBN-13
- 9780820488035
- Category
- African Americans
- Pages
- 198
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- Peter Lang
- Author
- Aaron David Gresson
Description
The Race and Education Primer introduces its topic as perspective, policy and pedagogy. It provides a thematic introduction to the guiding beliefs and major practices in the field, with a special emphasis on critical, recurring themes. These include race and intelligence, the education gap, teacher education and cultural competence. Approaching race and education in global context, the primer covers topics of interest to both novice and advanced students. A glossary and suggested readings and resources add to the volume's value for students new to the field.
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