Common Bonds:
Anti-Bias Teaching in a Diverse Society
3rd Edition

Announcing the 3rd edition of ACEI's most popular book! The purpose of this book is to examine the growing diversity in schools in a constructive, empowering way. The authors contributing to this new edition write about various forms of cultural diversity, and suggest ways that teachers can build inclusive classroom environments. The common theme that emerges is that while diversity poses difficulties, teachers can create an environment in which differences are recognized and accepted while simultaneously reinforcing a common set of norms and values that bind students together. The authors also suggest ways for enabling students to discard existing stereotypes and actively question and reject attitudes and actions not congruent with a pluralistic society. These are the goals of anti-bias teaching in a diverse society.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Addressing Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in the Classroom
• Chapter 2: Living With Our Deepest Differences: Religious Diversity in the Classroom
• Chapter 3: Ability Differences in the Classroom: Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Classrooms
• Chapter 4: Class Differences: Economic Inequality in the Classroom
• Chapter 5: Language Diversity in the Classroom
• Chapter 6: Creating Gender-Equitable Classroom Environments
• Chapter 7: Sexual Diversity Issues in Schools
• Chapter 8: Integrating Anti-Bias Education
• Chapter 9: Tooling the Toolbox: Checklist of Skills for Teaching in Diverse Classrooms and Communities
• Contributors

Deborah A. Byrnes, Gary Kiger, Editiors 2005. 144 pp. ISBN-13 978-0-87173-167-8
No. 1052 $22.00 ($17.60 ACEI members)

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