Perspectives on Elementary Education A Casebook for Critically Analyzing Issues of Diversity

This supplemental text provides a collection of three dozen real-world case studies in diversity that foster discussion-based, active learning pedagogy designed to guide students in problem analysis and problem solving.The cases explore a wide-range of diversity issues at the elementary (Pre-K-5) level, including culture, academic performance and expectations, safety and prosocial behaviors, social issues, special needs, and issues surrounding the family. The approach organizes discussion around defining problems, identifying alternatives, and proposing solutions to the issues presented in the case. The goal of the text is not to pose a single solution, but rather to learn how to analyze situations involving diverse individuals, evaluate a variety of solutions, and evaluate the consequences of those solutions.Features Thediverse authorsconsist of academics, practicing classroom teachers, student teachers, pre-service teachers, and students. Vignettesin each chapter present real-world situations by which teachers can make decisions. Providesguidelinesfor the use of cases to ensure effective use of the case-study approach. Cases vary in length, perspective, and subject area, providing maximum flexibility of use. "I am impressed by the writing ability of the case writers and the higher level thinking questions that accompany each case...there is terrific variety in the topics presented..." Professor Sandra J. McKee,Clarion University of PennsylvaniaAuthor bio:Dr. Stacey Neuharth-Pritchett received her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Purdue University. She teaches courses in early childhood education. Her research centers on the contexts of early educational intervention, kindergarten retention, economically disadvantaged children's transition to school (particularly the Head Start population), and intervention for children with chronic health problems.Neuharth-Pritchett, Stacey is the author of 'Perspectives on Elementary Education A Casebook for Critically Analyzing Issues of Diversity', published 2003 under ISBN 9780205366613 and ISBN 0205366619.