Superdiversity and Teacher Education: Supporting Teachers in Working with Culturally, Linguistically, and Racially Diverse Students, Families

This edited volume discusses the needs of superdiverse students, who are increasingly diverse in their cultural, linguistic, and racial backgrounds. It helps pre- and in-service teachers and teacher educators consider their ways of being, motivations, and social processes, as well as the ongoing systemic issues of marginalization and inequity. It provides new methods and examples for supporting superdiverse learners in various settings and appeals to researchers, scholars, educators, and graduate students in multilingual education, literacy education, teacher education, and international education.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 322 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The growing population of minority students, known as superdiverse, presents a pressing need for understanding and addressing their unique needs. These students, who come from diverse cultural, linguistic, and racial backgrounds, often occupy multiple categories of diversity simultaneously. This edited volume aims to assist pre- and in-service teachers and teacher educators in moving beyond mere demographic considerations and exploring the multifaceted aspects of superdiverse learners, including their ways of being, motivations, and social processes. It also sheds light on the ongoing systemic issues of marginalization and inequity that these learners face.

Challenging traditional teaching and learning paradigms in the K-12 North American context, this volume offers innovative methods and examples for supporting superdiverse learners across various settings. It is organized around different conceptual underpinnings of superdiversity, providing insights into knowledge gaps and effective practices in engaging superdiverse learners, families, and communities. Drawing on cutting-edge research in this field, the text appeals to researchers, scholars, educators, and graduate students in multilingual education, literacy education, teacher education, and international education.

Understanding and attending to the needs of superdiverse students is crucial for creating inclusive and equitable learning environments. By recognizing the unique perspectives and experiences of these learners, educators can develop tailored strategies that promote their academic success, social integration, and overall well-being. This volume serves as a valuable resource for educators seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in supporting superdiverse learners, enabling them to create positive change in their classrooms and communities.

Weight: 490g
Dimension: 152 x 227 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367482602