It’s challenging to find the time to read. This year, I looked at many resources for teaching Human Relations in a Multicultural Society. I know I have not memorized the details of all the books on this list. However, I did examine them and use them for ideas related to teaching. I think the writers have also impacted my understanding of some of the debates, issues and trends related to human relations. I found my preconceptions of teaching being challenged: it’s not a matter of having the “right” information, but rather a matter of reflecting on one’s experiences with “others.” These readings helped me be aware and more understanding of the larger social, political, economic, and cultural contexts in which human relations occur.
These resources provided a lot of material related to human relations, multicultural education, and anti-bias education. I acquired many ideas for active learning experiences to use in my classes. There were many experiential learning activities designed to move students along in their growth of cultural competency. I especially wanted to find learning activities to challenge students to grow from denial/unaware of differences through polarization and into minimization.
During 2010 – 2011, I examined many books as potential resources for teaching human relations in a multicultural society. Here is a list of the books:
Resources for Human Relations
June, 2011
Au, W. (Ed.). (2009). Rethinking multicultural education. Williston, VT: Rethinking Schools.
Banks, J. A., & Banks, C. A. M. (Eds.). (2006). Multicultural education: Issues and perspectives. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
Barrera, I., & Corso, R. M. (2003). Skilled dialogue: Strategies for responding to cultural diversity in early childhood. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Berman, S. (2003). Introduction to service-learning toolkit: Readings and resources for faculty. Providence, RI: Campus Compact.
Berman, S. (2006). Service learning: A guide to planning, implementing, and assessing student projects. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Buckelew, M. B., & Fishman, A. (2011). Reaching and teaching diverse populations: Strategies for moving beyond stereotypes. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Cleary, L. M., & Peacock, T. D. (1998). Collected wisdom: American Indian education. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Connerly, M. L., & Pedersen, P. B. (2005). Leadership in a diverse and multicultural environment: Developing awareness, knowledge, and skills. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.
Copple, C. (Ed.). (2003). A world of difference: Readings on teaching young children in a diverse society. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Derman-Sparks, L., & Edwards, J. O. (2010). Anti-bias education for young children and ourselves. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Dresser, N. (2006). Come as you aren’t! feeling at home with multicultural celebrations. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc.
Elder, R. K. (2010, December 14, 2010). Execution of Dakota Indian nearly 150 years ago spurs call for pardon. New York Times, pp. 18.
Gorski, P. C. (2005). Multicultural education and the internet: Intersections and integrations. Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill.
The shadow of hate: A history of intolerance in America. Guggenheim, C. (Director). (1995).[Video/DVD] Montgomery, AL: Southern Poverty Law Center.
Heisel, A. D. (2007). Communication between cultures: Instructor’s resource manual. Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth.
Hildebrand, V., Phenice, L. A., Gray, M. M., & Hines, R. P. (2008). Knowing and serving diverse families. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Hofstede, G., Hofstede, G. J., & Minkov, M. (2010). Cultures and organizations: Software for the mind. Columbus, OH: McGraw-Hill.
Hogan, M. (2006). The four skills of cultural diversity competence: A process for understanding and practice. Salt Lake City, UT: Brooks Cole.
Howard, G. R. (2006). We can’t teach what we don’t know: White teachers, multiracial schools. New York, NY: Teachers College Press.
Jones, L. B. (1998). The path: Creating your mission statement for work and for life. New York, NY: Hyperion.
Koppelman, K. L. (2011). Perspectives on human differences: Selected readings on diversity in America. Boston, MA: Pearson Education.
Koppelman, K. L., & Goodhart, R. L. (2005). Understanding human differences: Multicultural education for a diverse America. Boston, MA: Pearson Education.
Lambert, J., & Myers, S. (2009). The diversity training activity book: 50 activities for promoting communication and understanding at work. New York, NY: Amacom.
Lambert, J., Myers, S., Simons, G., Bay, S., Farnham, S. M., & Klockars, E. (2009). 50 activities for achieving cultural competence. Amherst, MA: Human Resource Development Press.
Leavitt, R. (2010). Cultural competence: A lifelong journey to cultural proficiency. Thorofare, NJ: Slack Incorporated.
Lewis, R. D. (2005). When cultures collide. Clerkenwell, UK: Nicholas Brealey Publishing.
Lewis, R. D. (2007). Cultural imperative: Global teams in the 21st century. Clerkenwell, UK: Nicholas Brealey Publishing.
Lindsey, D. B., Martinez, R. S., & Lindsey, R. B. (2007). Culturally proficient coaching: Supporting educators to create equitable schools. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Livermore, D. A. (2009). Cultural intelligence: Improving your CQ to engage our multicultural world. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic.
Livermore, D. A. (2009). Leading with cultural intelligence: The new secret to success. New York, NY: AMACOM.
Lynch, E. W., & Hanson, M. J. (2004). Developing cross-cultural competence: A guide for working with children and their families. Baltimore, MD: Paul H Brookes Publishing Co.
McRae, M. B., & Short, E. L. (2009). Racial and cultural dynamics in group and organizational life: Crossing boundaries. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.
Mikk, B. K., Cohen, A. D., & Paige, R. M. (2009). Maximizing study abroad: An instructional guide to strategies for language and culture learning and use. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota.
Moran, R. T., Harris, P. R., & Moran, S. V. (2010). Managing cultural differences: Global leadership strategies for cross-cultural business success. Waltham, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Moule, J. (2004). Cultural competence: A primer for educators. Florence, KY: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
Noel, J. (2008). Multicultural education. Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill.
Peterson, B. (2004). Cultural intelligence: A guide to working with people from other cultures. Clerkenwell, UK: Nicholas Brealey Publishing.
Pipher, M. (2003). The middle of everywhere: Helping refugees enter the American community. New York, NY: Mariner Books.
Robbins, S. L. (2008). What if?: Short stories to spark diversity dialogue. Clerkenwell, UK: Nicholas Brealey Publishing.
Samovar, L. A., Porter, R. E., & McDaniel, E. R. (2007). Communication between cultures. Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth.
Schimtz, J. (2006). Cultural orientations guide: The roadmap to cultural competence. Princeton, NJ: Princeton Training Press.
Shareef, I., & Gonzalez-Mena, J. (2008). Practice in building bridges. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Singleton, G. E., & Linton, C. (2006). Courageous conversations about race: A field guide for achieving equity in schools. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Spradlin, L. K., & Parsons, R. D. (2007). Diversity matters: Understanding diversity in schools Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
St. Onge, P., Applegate, B., Asakura, V., Moss, M. K., Vergara-Lobo, A., & Rouson, B. (2009). Embracing cultural competency: A roadmap for nonprofit capacity builders. Nashville, TN: Fieldstone Alliance.
Stringer, D. M., & Cassiday, P. A. (2009). 52 activities for improving cross-cultural communication. Clerkenwell, UK: Nicholas Brealey Publishing.
Thiagarajan, S. (2006). Barnga: A simulation game on cultural clashes. Boston, MA: Intercultural Press.
Trompenaars, F., & Voerman, E. (2010). Servant-leadership across cultures. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.