| Books for Teachers & Social Workers The books on this page focus on the topics of diversity, tolerance, and multiculturalism. Many of them are offered to you with Amazon.com's Associates Program. Beginning the Journey receives a portion of the sales when you purchase these resources. It is our hope that they assist you in your journey as well. |
| Beginning the Journey Recommends Click on the picture or title for more detailed description. A Testament of Hope : The Essential Writings and Speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr. This book, edited by James M. Washington, is an impressive volume. This book brings together essays, speeches, sermons, interviews, and excerpts from King's books. Together, these many documents offer insights into the life and philosophy of a giant of the civil rights movement in the United States. A Face in the Crowd: Expressions of Gay Life in America A powerful new photo and essay book titled "A Face in the Crowd" Expressions of Gay Life in America. The book, funded by the Matthew Shepard Foundation, seeks to educate and empower today's youth to actively take part in developing solutions to problems that are rooted in ignorance and hatred. There is also a lack of timely, comprehensive, and current information available for use in classrooms, gay/straight support groups, and at home. "A Face in the Crowd" is a step forward in filling this gap. Cliques: Eight Steps to Help Your Child Survive the Social Jungle by Charlene C. Giannetti and Margaret Sagarese Bully, victim or bystander. Which role will your children play in the "schoolhouse drama" of their turbulent, angst filled adolescent years? Cliques: Eight Steps to Help Your Child Survive the Social Jungle reveals some frightening truths about the "put-down" mindset of today�s middle-schoolers and offers practical suggestions to guide them through this particularly sensitive time. Hate Hurts: How Children Learn and Unlearn Prejudice Noticing differences among people is biological. At six months, an infant can distinguish skin color, hair texture, and facial features. But forming attitudes about differences is social, say Caryl Stern La Rosa and Ellen Hofheimer Bettman in this perceptive and practical book developed by the Anti-Defamation League, Hate Hurts. The authors offer a clear and compelling guide to understanding the way children learn and unlearn prejudice, suggesting hundreds of strategies, role plays, and sample dialogues for parents and teachers to shape the way children value the differences they perceive. Ordinary Resurrections: Children in the Years of Hope by Jonathan Kozol Stepping back from his 30-year attack on the inequalities of education, Jonathan Kozol allows the children to speak for themselves in Ordinary Resurrections. There is no government data, no research conclusions, only a sense of hope and wonder at the resiliency of the young in the face of such savage inequalities. Open Minds to Equality: A Sourcebook of Learning Activities to Affirm Diversity and Promote Equality by Nancy Schniedewind, Ellen Davidson (Contributor) This is practical book for teachers for building multi-cultural, gender fair classrooms and for teaching students about discrimination and approaches to equality. Grounded in theory but accessible to teachers, the books first two chapters explain the need for equitable, and the rest of the chapters provide activities with full size worksheets for use with children. This �teacher-friendly� book will open teachers� and students� eyes, hearts, and minds to equality. Readings for Diversity and Social Justice: An Anthology on Racism, Sexism, Anti-Semitism, Heterosexism, Classism, and Ableism The first reader to cover the scope of oppressions in America, Readings for Diversity and Social Justice covers six thematic issues: racism, sexism, Anti-Semitism, heterosexism, classism and ableism. The Reader contains a mix of short personal and theoretical essays as well as entries designed to challenge students to take action to end oppressive behavior and to affirm diversity and racial justice. The selections include over 90 essays from some of the foremost names in the field. Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice: A Sourcebook for Teachers and Trainers A much needed resource that addresses the need to facilitate communication and understanding between members of diverse social groups. It provides a unified framework by which students can engage and critically analyze several forms of social oppression and discrimination. Teaching Conflict Resolution Through Children's Literature by William J. Kreidler, James Graham Hale (Contributor) Motivate students to get off the "conflict escalator" by talking things through and expressing feelings in constructive ways. Includes easy, classroom-tested methods and reproducible activity pages. Grades K-2. Diversity in the Classroom: New Approaches to the Education of Young Children (Early Childhood Education Series) by Frances E. Kendall (Editor) This new edition of a classic in early childhood education, addresses anti-bias education from the stages of child development to strategies for educating parents. It focuses on the teacher's role as an agent of change Pub: 6/96. Starting Small from Southern Poverty Law Center "Starting Small is a training tool for early childhood educators. The 250 page text, designed for self-reflection or group discussion, profiles exemplary pre-K through third grade classrooms in which peace, equity, and justice are guiding themes." - From Southern Poverty Law Center's Website Responding to Hate in School FREE from SPLC This free booklet offers strategies for preventing and responding effectively to hate incidents in schools. |
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