Open Minds to Equality: A Sourcebook of Learning Activities to Affirm Diversity and Promote Equity

Open Minds to Equality is an educator's sourcebook of activities to help students understand and change inequalities based on race, gender, class, age, language, sexual orientation, physical/mental ability, and religion. The activities also promote respect for diversity and interpersonal equality among students, fostering a classroom that is participatory, cooperative, and democratic. Learning activities are sequenced to build awareness and understanding. This book is an essential resource for teachers, leaders in professional development, and curriculum specialists.

FEATURES:

• A series of ready-to-implement learning activities in a variety of both traditional curriculum areas and interdisciplinary ones.
• A variety of lesson styles that include role-plays, case studies, dilemma stories, cooperative learning activities, interviews, data analysis, and creative and expository writing.
• Coverage of complex equity issues beyond "the basics."
• An inclusive framework for thinking about diversity and responding practically to various forms of difference in classrooms.
• An engaging, readable format with helpful instructions.