Handbook of Research on Promoting Cross-Cultural Competence and Social Justice in Teacher Education

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Promoting Cross-Cultural Competence and Social Justice in Teacher Education written by Keengwe, Jared and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-08-24 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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proper training on the intricacies of race and culture, pre-service and in-service teachers may unwittingly continue outdated and ineffective pedagogies.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.