Classroom communication and diversity : enhancing instructional practice / Robert G. Powell, Dana L. Powell.

By:

Powell, Robert G [author.]

Contributor(s):

Powell, Dana L [author.]

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Routledge communication seriesPublication details: NY : Routledge, c2016.Edition: Third editionDescription: 1 online resourceISBN:

9781317484264 (ePub ebook) :
9781317484271 (PDF ebook) :
9781317484257 (Mobipocket ebook) :

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: No titleDDC classification:

370.117 23 POW

Contents:

Preface Acknowledgments UNIT I Foundations of Classroom Communication and Diversity 1 Communication in the Classroom 2 Factors Influencing Learning and Communication UNIT II Understanding Diversity 3 Culture and Classroom Communication 4 Gender and Classroom Communication 5 Students with Diverse Learning Needs UNIT III Building and Mantaining Communities of Learners in Diverse Classrooms 6 Building Relationships 7 Building and Maintaining Communities of Learners in Diverse Classrooms 8 Positive Behavioral Supports UNIT IV Best Practices for Communication in Diverse Settings 9 Instructional Strategies 10 Technology and Instructional Communication 　 Bibliography Index

Summary: Classroom Communication and Diversity provides a useful framework for helping both new and experienced teachers and instructors navigate the communication challenges in today’s diverse classroom. It encourages teachers to reflect on how their personal cultures influence their expectations regarding classroom communication. This textbook is distinctive in its distillation of research from numerous sources to provide the best viewpoint and systems for focusing on the needs of the individual learner. Dana L. Powell and Robert G. Powell draw on research in both the communication and education disciplines, and provide useful strategies for improving teaching practices alongside theoretical models regarding diversity in the classroom. Much of the information found in this text is also inspired by the authors’ direct experience in schools and from the experience they have gleaned from other first-line instructors as well as from parents and children. Among the many updates to this Third Edition are: Expanded coverage of students with diverse needs Discussion on working effectively with parents Coverage of cultural influences and the impact of race and ethnicity on disciplinary actions Examination of the role of social media and its impact on instructional communication The increase of educational technology use. Teachers and scholars in the communication and education fields will find this text practical and valuable for their teaching efforts, and it is appropriate for instructional communication courses in both disciplines.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
General Books	CUTN Central Library Social Sciences	Non-fiction	370.117 POW (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		47352

Previous edition: 2010.

Academic

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface

Acknowledgments

UNIT I

Foundations of Classroom Communication

and Diversity

1 Communication in the Classroom

2 Factors Influencing Learning and Communication

UNIT II

Understanding Diversity

3 Culture and Classroom Communication

4 Gender and Classroom Communication

5 Students with Diverse Learning Needs

UNIT III

Building and Mantaining Communities of Learners in Diverse Classrooms

6 Building Relationships

7 Building and Maintaining Communities of Learners in Diverse Classrooms

8 Positive Behavioral Supports

UNIT IV

Best Practices for Communication in

Diverse Settings

9 Instructional Strategies

10 Technology and Instructional Communication

　

Bibliography

Index

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Classroom Communication and Diversity provides a useful framework for helping both new and experienced teachers and instructors navigate the communication challenges in today’s diverse classroom. It encourages teachers to reflect on how their personal cultures influence their expectations regarding classroom communication. This textbook is distinctive in its distillation of research from numerous sources to provide the best viewpoint and systems for focusing on the needs of the individual learner.

Dana L. Powell and Robert G. Powell draw on research in both the communication and education disciplines, and provide useful strategies for improving teaching practices alongside theoretical models regarding diversity in the classroom. Much of the information found in this text is also inspired by the authors’ direct experience in schools and from the experience they have gleaned from other first-line instructors as well as from parents and children.

Among the many updates to this Third Edition are:

Expanded coverage of students with diverse needs
Discussion on working effectively with parents
Coverage of cultural influences and the impact of race and ethnicity on disciplinary actions
Examination of the role of social media and its impact on instructional communication
The increase of educational technology use.
Teachers and scholars in the communication and education fields will find this text practical and valuable for their teaching efforts, and it is appropriate for instructional communication courses in both disciplines.

Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force. UkOxU

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