The Biracial and Multiracial Student Experience

Download or read book The Biracial and Multiracial Student Experience written by Bonnie M. Davis and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2009-06-29 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does it mean to be “in between”? As more biracial and multiracial students enter the classroom, educators have begun to critically examine the concept of race. Through compelling narratives, best-selling author Bonnie M. Davis gives voice to a frequently mislabeled and misunderstood segment of the population. Filled with research-based instructional strategies and reflective questions, this book supports readers in examining: The meaning of race, difference, and ethnicity How mixed-identity students develop racial identities How to adjust instruction to demonstrate cultural proficiency Complex questions on bi- and multiracial experiences, white privilege, and the history of race in the U.S.