Widening the Circle: Culturally Relevant Pedagogy for American Indian Children - Hardcover

Klug, Beverly J.; Whitfield, Patricia T.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415935105 ISBN 13: 9780415935104

Publisher: Routledge, 2002

Synopsis

Recognizing the need for a pedagogy that better serves American Indian students, Beverly J. Klug and Patricia T. Whitfield construct a pedagogical model that blends native and non-native worldviews and methods. Among the building blocks of this new, culturally relevant education are language-based approaches to literacy development, the use of oral histories to supplement traditional texts, and a re-evaluation of the knowledge base these students need for success in tribal enterprises.

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Review:

'[Widening the Circle] speaks to the focus on inclusion emerging within the American educational system. The text advocates ethical teaching practices and supports the learning needs for a long under represented group.' - Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson, Oregon State University, USA

Synopsis:

Recognising the need for pedagogy that better serves American Indian students, Klug and Whitfield construct a pedagogical model that blends native and non-native worldviews and methodologies. Among the building blocks of this new, culturally relevant education are language-based approaches to literacy development, the use of oral histories to supplement traditional texts, and a re-evaluation of the knowledge base these students need for success. This multicultural education "must-read" includes case studies, critical thinking questions and comments by indigenous people concerning education. By learning to teach in ways that are culturally congruent, respectful of traditional values and community building rather than assimilating, non-Native American teachers can finally ensure academic success for their students.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0415935105
• ISBN 13: 9780415935104
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336