Because Of The Kids: Facing Racial And Cultural Differences In Schools; Author: Obidah, Jennifer E.; Paperback

Author: Obidah, Jennifer E.
Early Childhood Education Series; Paperback
144 pages
Published: December 2000
Teachers College Press
ISBN: 0807740128

This fascinating study presents the difficulties and importance of collaborations between teachers from different racial and cultural backgrounds, as well as keen insights into how race andculture evolve in teacher-student interactions. Of particular interest is an interview with the authors by Lisa Delpit and Dr. Delpit's analysis of their experience. Teachers and researchers will also find valuable practical advice about conducting cross-cultural collaboration and suggestions for persevering during difficult times.Here, the authors recount how they set out on a collaborative three-year study to explore the impact of racial and cultural differences in one of their urban, middle school classrooms. They describe how they learned to confront and deal with the challenges they faced.