Theory and Best Practice Models in Educational Institutions in Spain and Italy
Theory and Best Practice Models in Educational Institutions in Spain and Italy

Author: Esteban Vázquez Cano

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2018-06-11

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 1527512894

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The current societal and social reality in Europe is undergoing far-reaching changes due to the phenomenon of migration. Educational policy and pedagogical practice play a key role in the academic support of immigrant children in schools. In this volume, the connections between societal change and educational issues in relation to two southern European nations, Spain and Italy, are analyzed. The stories of intercultural communication and integration of these two case studies focus on five themes: linguistic diversity, the performance gap, teacher training programs and school culture, the role of music education in multicultural and multilingual contexts, and the development of a supranational education as an improvement for multicultural education. The volume is of particular relevance for educational researchers, as well as for the interested general reader. It takes the reader to public and private entities in Italy and Spain, where intercultural education is part of societal discourse, and serves as a sounding board for the discussion of developments in other parts of Europe with similar demographics.

Leadership and Diversity
Leadership and Diversity

Author: Jacky Lumby

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2007-03-22

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 9781412921831

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As society becomes increasingly diverse, there is international awareness in education about how this impacts on leaders & leading. For decades the emphasis has been placed on increasing the number of leaders with specific attributes. This text takes a wider view, challenging the reader to recognise the importance of diversity issues.

Actas
Actas

Author: Ricardo León García

Publisher: Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 618

ISBN-13:

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Improving Schools
Improving Schools

Author: Wayne K. Hoy

Publisher: IAP

Published: 2008-04-01

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1607526514

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Improving Schools: Studies in Leadership and Culture is the seventh in a series on research and theory dedicated to advancing our understanding of schools through empirical study and theoretical analysis. This book is organized around two broad concepts—leadership and culture, which have important implications for improving schools. The book begins with an analysis of the saliency of trust in the culture of schools. In the first chapter, Patrick Forsythís review of the consequences of school trust sets the tone for seeking and developing school cultures that enhance high academic performance of students. The investigation of school trust is traced over several decades at four research universities as scholars at each institution conceptualized, refined, and examined the consequences of school trust. It seems fair to conclude that a school culture that is anchored in values and norms of faculty trusting students and parents facilitates high academic achievement and positive outcomes.

Instilling Diversity and Social Inclusion Practices in Teacher Education and Curriculum Development
Instilling Diversity and Social Inclusion Practices in Teacher Education and Curriculum Development

Author: Alegre de la Rosa, Olga María

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2022-06-30

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1668448130

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There has recently been a societal push to better achieve equity for all, with many bringing to light the bias, racism, and discrimination that many factions face on a daily basis. Naturally, integrating diversity and social inclusion thoughts into the classroom is one of the best ways to start changing the mindset of society and promoting more inclusive practices in the next generations. Therefore, diversity and social inclusion have become common approaches in the planning and management of primary, secondary, and higher education schools in many international contexts. However, there are certainly challenges that must be overcome in developing these new practices and their implementation within teacher curriculum. Instilling Diversity and Social Inclusion Practices in Teacher Education and Curriculum Development provides an analysis of educational inclusion practices and identifies university students’ voices on diversity and social inclusion. It further assesses teacher performance in an international online training context and promotes a model of curriculum development on diversity and social inclusion. Covering topics such as culturally competent teachers, student academic achievement, and attitudes towards diversity, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for teacher educators, pre-service teachers, administrators and educators of both K-12 and higher education, social workers, researchers, and academicians.