Multicultural Education in a Pluralistic Society, 12th edition

Published by Pearson (July 3, 2024) © 2025

  • Donna M. Gollnick Retired, TEACH-NOW Graduate School of Education and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Philip C. Chinn California State University, Los Angeles, Professor Emeritus

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In this eTextbook — More ways to learn

  • More flexible. Start learning right away, on any device.
  • More supportive. Get AI explanations and practice questions (select titles).
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Title overview

Multicultural Education in a Pluralistic Society offers an up-to-date look at today's many different groups and the importance of building on students' experiences to help them achieve optimal learning. It explores the most current issues, and demonstrates how those issues are reflected in schools and how they impact students. You'll build a solid foundation in using foundational knowledge effectively in classrooms.

The 12th Edition encourages you to use self-reflection routinely to become a more effective teacher. All chapters have been updated with new issues, recent events and research. All tables, figures and references reflect the latest data and thinking.

Table of contents

  1. Foundations of Multicultural Education
  2. Race and Ethnicity
  3. Class and Socioeconomic Status
  4. Gender
  5. Sexual Orientation
  6. Exceptionality
  7. Language
  8. Religion
  9. Geography (Place)
  10. Youth Culture
  11. Education That is Multicultural

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