The Biracial and Multiracial Student Experience: A Journey to Racial Literacy

The Biracial and Multiracial Student Experience: A Journey to Racial Literacy [Paperback]
Bonnie Davis (Author)



* Paperback: 168 pages
* ; 1 edition (July 28 2009)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1412975069
* ISBN-13: 9781412975063


Review
"Ending the marginalization of bicultural and multicultural students begins with self-discovery. Bonnie provides rich opportunities for educators interested in their own learning as a means to educating all of our children and youth. This new book provides educators structured approaches for recognizing assumptions and valuing students' cultural identities in our classrooms and schools." -- Randall Lindsey, Professor Emeritus, California State University, Los Angeles 20090224 "With great pleasure, I accompanied Bonnie Davis on her learning journey to better understand the plight and perspective of biracial and multiracial students. Once again, she has enriched my understanding of the powerful intersection of race and schooling. Educators of all races will benefit from the personal narratives, prompts for self-examination, and provocative research she has compiled." -- Glenn Singleton, Founder and President, Pacific Educational Group, Inc. 20090406 "Bonnie Davis's research provides important knowledge that will help educators develop appropriate dispositions so that they can directly and effectively address the educational, linguistic, social, cultural, emotional, and cognitive needs of diverse learners. This work is a resource for the growth and development of dedicated practitioners, reflective scholars, and responsible citizens. This book will help develop effective, visionary, intellectual, moral leaders who can cause change in education to promote the success of all students." -- Karen Hayes, Associate Professor 20090211
Product Description

What does it mean to be ?in between??

As more biracial and multiracial students enter the classroom, educators have begun to critically examine the concept of race. Through compelling narratives, best-selling author Bonnie M. Davis gives voice to a frequently mislabeled and misunderstood segment of the population. Filled with research-based instructional strategies and reflective questions, this book supports readers in examining:

* The meaning of race, difference, and ethnicity
* How mixed-identity students develop racial identities
* How to adjust instruction to demonstrate cultural proficiency
* Complex questions on bi- and multiracial experiences, white privilege, and the history of race in the U.S.

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