Cultural Foundations of Education (4th Edition) - Softcover

Key Benefit: The long-awaited revision of this thought-provoking book combines anthropology, education, schooling, teaching, and learning into an insightful introduction of the cultural basis for education. Through a unique interdisciplinary approach, Cultural Foundations of Education explores the full range of culture-education interfaces, and their influence on teaching. Key Topics: Updated coverage is evident throughout, especially in the discussions of core values, multicultural education, current reform efforts, and theories on the role of schooling. Furthermore, the addition of a new co-author gives the book a fresh perspective, based on that author's personal experiences in education. The cultural influences that affect interpersonal relationships, language patterns and usage, communication styles, and learning are also explored through a discussion of social behavior and communication. The case studies following each chapter provide applications to real-world situations and crises for the topics discussed. Many case studies are new. Market: This will be a valuable book for anyone interested in the cultural foundations of interpersonal relationships as well as those of education.