The intention of this book is to engage educators in transforming the public school curriculum for a culturally diverse society. This means more than including knowledge about diverse populations. It means reconceptualizing school practices through debate, deliberation, and collaboration involving the diverse voices that comprise the nation. Certain key questions must be addressed in this process:
* What should be the purpose of schooling in a culturally diverse society?
* Who should be involved in curriculum planning and what process should be employed?
* How is the actualized...

Learning to Teach in Urban Schools is about the transition from constructing knowledge for practice in a teacher preparation program to constructing knowledge in practice or contextualizing practice for urban underserved students in elementary and secondary classrooms. This book provides: * A clear presentation of the challenges, resources, and opportunities for learning to teach in urban schools * Examples of the experiences, perceptions, and practices of effective teachers * A detailed account of the journey of a team of teachers who transformed their practice to improve learning in a low...