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Banks, James A. – 1988
This book is designed to help preservice and inservice educators clarify the philosophical and definitional issues related to pluralistic education, and design and implement effective teaching strategies that reflect ethnic diversity, and prepare sound guidelines for multiethnic programs and practices. It describes actions that educators can take…
Descriptors: Cultural Background, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development
Banks, Cherry A. McGee; Banks, James A. – Louisiana Social Studies Journal, 1989
Supports teaching multicultural literacy for effective citizenship in a world composed of diverse cultures, races, and groups. Discusses paradigms in multicultural education; the importance of culture in multicultural literacy; and other key concepts for teaching multicultural literacy. (NL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Citizenship Education, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Peer reviewedBanks, Cherry A. McGee; Banks, James A. – International Journal of Social Education, 1993
Describes and discusses three explanations of academic achievement: (1) cultural deprivation theory; (2) cultural difference theory; and (3) postmodern discourse-practice. Applies these theories to multicultural education. Argues that social studies teachers must transform their thinking and create classrooms that promote democratic ideals. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Environment, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences
