Professional Development for Culturally Responsive and Relationship-Based Pedagogy

Edited by Sleeter (emerita, California State U. Monterey Bay), the eight chapters of this book evaluate a school reform professional development project in New Zealand that is conceptually grounded in research on the Kaupapa Maori, culturally responsive teaching, student voice, and relationship-based pedagogy. Chapters describe the theory and practices of the initiative and describe its impact on students' educational achievements at 22 schools. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Christine E. Sleeter is Professor Emerita at California State University Monterey Bay, where she was a founding faculty member. She has been a visiting professor at San Francisco State University, Victoria University in New Zealand, San Jose State University, and the University of Washington, Seattle. She serves as President of the National Association for Multicultural Education. Dr. Sleeter has published over 100 journal articles and book chapters. Her recent books include Unstandardizing Curriculum (2005), Critical Multiculturalism: Theory and Praxis (with Stephen May, 2010), and Doing Multicultural Education for Achievement and Equity (with Carl Grant, 2007).