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What's Fair Got To Do With It: Diversity Cases From Environmental Educators
Editor:
Tania J. Madfes
"What's Fair Got To Do With It is the best print resource I have seen for helping environmental educators better understand diversity issues — and for helping them become more effective in providing environmental education programs for everyone." - Rick Wilke, University of Wisconsin System, Distinguished Professor, Director, Environmental Education & Training Partnership
"This book makes you think. In reading the cases, I was touched by the honesty and sincerity shared by the authors as they tried to do what was "right." I was reminded of how challenging it is to know what is right in various situations. What's Fair Got To Do With It will serve as a tremendous tool for group discussion and dialogue. At the individual or personal level, it is excellent for education and self-reflection." - Lisa Burban, Group Leader, Northeastern Area, USDA Forest Service
"This book offers engaging cases told by environmental educators about "connecting" across cultures on topics related to the environment and environmental justice. Insightful commentaries and facilitator notes on each of these cases make them all the more valuable. By promoting a close analysis of real-life experiences, this book moves our understanding of cultural diversity issues a big step forward." - William Dent, Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education
"What's Fair Got To Do With It is powerful on many levels. On a personal level, it is a mirror allowing readers to confront their own attitudes about cultural diversity. As a tool for professional growth, it drives home the fact that until we can listen to and respect each other, and speak from the heart, we cannot expect diverse peoples to walk down the path of environmental sustainability together." - Theresa M. Heyer, Conservation Education Coordinator, Northeastern Area, USDA Forest Service
"This collection of case studies provides real-world examples of how cultural differences can create difficult interpersonal relationships and get in the way of success. What's Fair Got To Do With It does not point fingers or place blame but provides facilitation notes and expert commentaries to guide thoughtful discussion. While the cases focus on environmental education, this book is a powerful tool for any group wanting to facilitate better working relationships and understandings." - Sam Carman, Education Director, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry
"Were the authors watching our programs while writing these case studies? The cases feel so familiar and are so well written that everyone should be able to relate to the challenges portrayed here. Any non-formal educator looking to strengthen an environmental education program should consider using this book as soon as possible." - Greg Wukasch, Youth Education Coordinator, San Antonio Water System, H2O University
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Educators, non-formal educators, and community organizations will find these cases fascinating reading and a powerful tool for professional development. While the cases are grounded in the experiences of a diverse group of environmental educators, the questions and issues they raise apply to education in general and society as a whole. Each case is a candid, dramatic, and highly readable first-person account that makes concrete the challenges of fairness, expectations, respect, and communication when people who share goals, perhaps, but not cultures, interact. The ten cases arise from in-school and out-of-school settings and involve the real and perceived power relationships that cultural differences often throw into high relief. The casebook includes facilitator notes and commentary about each case. It is designed to promote rich discussion and thoughtful reflection and to develop principles of practice that users can apply to their own work or volunteer settings.
Product Reviews
Audience: Teachers, Teacher Educators, Community Service Providers, Administrators
Product Information
Format: Trade Paper
Publisher: WestEd, EETAP, and NAAEE
Copyright: 2004
Product #: MS-03-01
Pages: 122
Price: $21.50
Discount:
25-50 units: 20% off
51-100 units: 25% off
101 or more units: 30% off
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