The dreamkeepers : successful teachers of African American children / Gloria Ladson-Billings.
| Author/creator | Ladson-Billings, Gloria, 1947- author. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Third edition. |
| Publication | Hoboken, NJ : Jossey-Bass, a Wiley imprint, [2022] |
| Description | 1 online resource (xxxiii, 231 pages) : illustrations |
| Supplemental Content | Ebook Central |
| Subjects |
| Contents | A dream deferred -- Does culture matter? -- Seeing color, seeing culture -- We are family -- The tree of knowledge -- Culturally relevant teaching -- Making dreams into reality. |
| Abstract | "The Dreamkeepers, Gloria Ladson-Billings explored the positive signs for the future of education for African American students. Who are the successful teachers? What do they do? And how can we learn from them? Her portraits of eight exemplary teachers who differ in personal style and methods but share an approach to teaching that affirms and strengthens cultural identity are inspiring and full of hope. Through these outstanding teachers, she shows that culturally relevant teaching is not a matter of race, gender, or teaching style. What matters most is a teacher's efforts to work with the unique strengths a child brings to the classroom. Written in three voices--that of an African American scholar and researcher, an African American teacher, and an African American parent and active community member, this book is a mixture of scholarship and storytelling. Ladson-Billing's portraits, interwoven with personal reflections, challenge readers to envision intellectually rigorous and culturally relevant classrooms that have the power to improve the lives of not just African American students, but all children"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on June 30, 2022). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Ladson-Billings, Gloria, 1947- Dreamkeepers Third edition. Hoboken, NJ : Jossey-Bass, 2022 9781119791935 |
| LCCN | 2022017506 |
| ISBN | 9781119791942 electronic book |
| ISBN | 1119791944 electronic book |
| ISBN | 9781119791959 electronic book |
| ISBN | 1119791952 electronic book |
| ISBN | paperback |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |