Narrative and Experience in Multicultural Education
Author | : JoAnn Phillion |
Publisher | : SAGE Publications |
Total Pages | : 337 |
Release | : 2005-03-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781452222349 |
ISBN-13 | : 1452222347 |
Rating | : 4/5 (347 Downloads) |
Download or read book Narrative and Experience in Multicultural Education written by JoAnn Phillion and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2005-03-23 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Narrative and Experience in Multicultural Education explores the untapped potential that narrative and experiential approaches have for understanding multicultural issues in education. The research featured in the book reflects an exciting new way of thinking about human experience. The studies focus on the lives of students, teachers, parents, and communities, highlighting experiences seldom discussed in the literature. Most importantly, the work emphasizes the understanding of experience and transforming this understanding into social and educational significance.