Diversity and Motivation Culturally Responsive Teaching in College (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education)
pdf | 2.39 MB | English |978-0787996116 | Ginsberg, Margery B. | 2009 | Jossey-Bass; 2 edition | Page: 467
About Diversity and Motivation Culturally Responsive Teaching in College (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education) :
When the first edition of Diversity and Motivation waspublished in 1995, it became a premier resource for faculty andadministrators seeking effective and practical strategies thatfoster motivation among culturally diverse student groups. This revised and updated second edition of Diversity andMotivation offers a comprehensive understanding of teachingmethods that promote respect, relevance, engagement, and academicsuccess. Margery B. Ginsberg and Raymond J. Wlodkoki base theirinsights and concrete suggestions on their experiences and researchas college faculty.
The book defines norms, illustrates practices, and providestools to develop four foundational conditions for intrinsicallymotivated learning: establishing inclusion, developing a positiveattitude, enhancing meaning, and engendering competence. Theauthors provide perspectives on the social justice implications ofeach condition.
Diversity and Motivation includes resources to helpeducators create a supportive community of learners, facilitateequitable discussions in linguistically diverse classrooms, designengaging lessons, and assess students fairly. The ideas in thisbook apply across disciplines and include teaching practices thatcan be easily adapted to a range of postsecondary settings.
In addition, the authors include a cohesive approach to syllabusconstruction, lesson design, and faculty development. This newedition also contains a framework for motivating students outsidetraditional classroom settings.
