Through ebony eyes : what teachers need to know but are afraid to ask about African-American students /
Thompson, Gail L., 1957-
Through ebony eyes : what teachers need to know but are afraid to ask about African-American students / Gail L. Thompson. - 1st ed. - San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c2004. - xv, 328 p. ; 24 cm. - The Jossey-Bass education series Jossey-Bass education series .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-277) and index.
If African American kids aren't dumb or lazy, why are they still underachieving? : related theories -- Effective instructional practices -- Effective classroom management -- How can teachers reach African American students from challenging backgrounds? -- Standard English or Ebonics : should we force them to speak "correctly"? -- Can they call each other the "N word"? -- What should I do when African American students accuse me of being racist? -- Why do African American students need a culturally relevant education? -- Other controversial issues -- Conclusion : can teachers' beliefs be changed? : lessons that I've learned.
0787970611 (alk. paper)
2003027616
African American students.
Teaching--United States.
LC2771 / .T56 2004
371.829/96073
Through ebony eyes : what teachers need to know but are afraid to ask about African-American students / Gail L. Thompson. - 1st ed. - San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c2004. - xv, 328 p. ; 24 cm. - The Jossey-Bass education series Jossey-Bass education series .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-277) and index.
If African American kids aren't dumb or lazy, why are they still underachieving? : related theories -- Effective instructional practices -- Effective classroom management -- How can teachers reach African American students from challenging backgrounds? -- Standard English or Ebonics : should we force them to speak "correctly"? -- Can they call each other the "N word"? -- What should I do when African American students accuse me of being racist? -- Why do African American students need a culturally relevant education? -- Other controversial issues -- Conclusion : can teachers' beliefs be changed? : lessons that I've learned.
0787970611 (alk. paper)
2003027616
African American students.
Teaching--United States.
LC2771 / .T56 2004
371.829/96073