The Cultural Proficiency Journey: Moving Beyond Ethical Barriers Toward Profound School Change - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412977940 ISBN 13: 9781412977944

Publisher: Corwin, 2010

Synopsis

Because equitable education for every child is a moral imperative!

Providing an excellent education to every child is truly a moral imperative, requiring profound change by organizations and individuals. Recognizing that true change begins from within, this compelling book shows how educators can develop a deeper personal understanding of cultural difference and advocate for equitable learning in their classrooms, schools, and districts. Readers will find:

• An approach to cultural proficiency as a framework for moral action that is grounded in leading thought on ethics and organizational development
• Reflective exercises for individual study, group learning, and collaborative work
• Richly detailed case studies that present challenging dilemmas for critical self-reflection and group discussions

About this title

About the Author:

Franklin CampbellJones is associate professor of education leadership at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. He completed six years as a tenured faculty member of education leadership at California State University, Los Angeles. He is a national and international facilitator of organization learning and diversity. His 30-year service in education includes tenure as a high school social science teacher, school administrator, and project director for the State of California.

Review:

"Once again the authors have hit a home run! If your school or organization is on the exciting journey toward cultural proficiency, this new volume will prove indispensible. The authors have combined solid foundational research with practical everyday illustrations. This new volume will be required reading for my school’s leadership team. If you can manage only one resource on your journey to cultural proficiency, this book is it!" Author: Ian Jones, Principal Published On: 2009-07-24

"As someone who works with children from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, I am often reminded that there are no one-size-fits-all solutions to meeting the needs of students and their families. In this book, the authors force us to take inventory of what we believe. Most importantly, we are encouraged to look at ourselves, who we are, and what other ′stuff′ (our personal biases) we bring into our interactions with students and families. Though these sorts of reflections can sometimes be painful, they are necessary if we hope to ensure that we do not become one of the barriers to student success. This, I believe, is an important step in the process of cultural proficiency." Author: James L. Jones, School Counselor Published On: 2009-07-24

"A first-rate book that will challenge readers to analyze their own ethical perspectives regarding issues of equity, diversity, and moral ethics in making the right decisions for schooling all children. The case studies are thought-provoking and will keep you wanting more. They are written in a manner that we can all identify with as educators and leaders." Author: Reyes L. Quezada, Professor, School of Leadership and Education Sciences Published On: 2009-08-04

“This book is a magnificent contribution for advancing change! Indeed, education is capable of transformation when we welcome change in spite of the challenges. The authors have clearly placed their hands on the pulse of real change by highlighting morality. The Cultural Proficient Journey is one that we must all take if we truly care about and have the will to make a difference in the lives of all children. The authors have provided us with a road map for the journey. The rest is up to us.” Author: Ruth S. Johnson, Professor Emeritus of Education Leadership Published On: 2009-08-04

About this edition

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1412977940
• ISBN 13: 9781412977944
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144
• Editor: CampbellJones Franklin L., CampbellJones Brenda, Lindsey Randall B.