Open minds to equality

de Nancy Schniedewind, Ellen Davidson

This is an educator's sourcebook of activities to help students understand and change inequalities based on race, gender, class, age, language, sexual orientation, physical/mental ability, and religion. The activities also promote respect for diversity and interpersonal equality among students, fostering a classroom that is participatory, cooperative, and democratic. An essential resource for teachers, leaders in professional development, and curriculum specialists. Features of the book include ready-to-implement learning activities in both traditional and interdisciplinary curriculum areas; and inclusive framework for thinking about diversity and responding practically to various forms of difference in classrooms; a variety of lesson styles including role plays, case studies, dilemma stories, cooperative learning activities, interviews, data analysis, and creative and expository writing.