ABSTRACT

Classroom Communication and Diversity is an integral resource for teaching awareness of diversity issues and communication in the classroom. Drawing on the research in the communication and education disciplines, authors Robert G. Powell and Dana Caseau provide theoretical models and useful strategies for improving instructional practices. They address the ways in which culture influences communication in the classroom, and assist teachers in developing the skills necessary to meet the needs of the students in their classrooms.

New to the second edition is an expanded skills component, additional teaching resources, and an increased focus on the role of diversity in the classroom. Much of the information shared in this text derives from the authors' research and experience in schools and from the experiences of others, including teachers, parents, and children. Their experiences, combined with the cross-disciplinary approach, produce a volume of unique perspectives and considerable insight.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

part |2 pages

UNIT I Foundations of Classroom Communication and Diversity

chapter 1|19 pages

Communication in the Classroom

part |2 pages

UNIT II Understanding Diversity

chapter 3|22 pages

Culture and Classroom Communication

chapter 4|19 pages

Gender and Classroom Communication

chapter 5|29 pages

Students with Special Needs

part |2 pages

UNIT III Relationships

chapter 6|23 pages

Building Relationships

chapter 8|29 pages

Behavioral Management

part |2 pages

UNIT IV Best Practices for Communication in Diverse Settings

chapter 9|23 pages

Instructional Strategies

chapter 10|21 pages

Technology and Instructional Communication