Open Minds to Equality: A Sourcebook of Learning Activities to Affirm Diversity and Promote Equity, By Nancy Schniedewind, Ellen Davidson, Rethinking Schools (Editor), Ltd [Editor] ISBN: 9780942961324 Published: 2006 Number of Pages: 408 Edition: 3rd Binding: Paperback

Pricing & Availability: Additional Details: Product Type: Book Publisher: Rethinking Schools, Ltd. Description: Open Minds to Equality is an educator's sourcebook of activities to help students understand and change inequalities based on race, gender, class, age, language, sexual orientation, physical/mental ability, and religion. The activities also promote respect for diversity and interpersonal equality among students, fostering a classroom that is participatory, cooperative, and democratic. Learning activities are sequenced to build awareness and understanding. First, students, develop skills for building trust, communication and collaboration. They learn to recognize stereotypes and discrimination and explore their presence in people's lives and in institutions. Finally, students create changes, gaining self-confidence and experiencing collective responsibility. This book is an essential resource for teachers, leaders in professional development and curriculum specialists.

International Standard Book Number: 0942961323: 9780942961324

Main Entry - Personal Name
   - Personal name: Schniedewind, Nancy,
   - Dates associated with a name: 1947-

Title Statement
   - Title: Open minds to equality :
   - Remainder of title: a sourcebook of learning activities to affirm diversity and promote equity /
   - Statement of responsibility, etc.: Nancy Schniedewind, Ellen Davidson.

Varying Form of Title
   - Title proper/short title: Sourcebook of learning activities to affirm diversity and promote equity

Edition Statement: 3rd ed.

Publication, Distribution, etc. (Imprint)
   - Place of publication, distribution, etc.: Milwaukee, WI :
   - Name of publisher, distribution, etc.: Rethinking Schools,
   - Date of publication, distribution, etc.: c2006.

Physical Description
   - Extent: viii, 397 p. :
   - Other physical details: ill. ;
   - Dimensions: 28 cm.

Bibliography, etc. Note
   - Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 366-397).

Subject Added Entry - Topical Term
   - Topical term or geographic name entry element: Cooperativeness
   - Topical term or geographic name entry element: Equality
   - Topical term or geographic name entry element: Multicultural education
   - Topical term or geographic name entry element: Prejudices
   - Form subdivision: Activity programs.
   - General subdivision: Study and teaching.

Added Entry - Personal Name
   - Personal name: Davidson, Ellen.