Through Ebony Eyes: What Teachers Need to Know But Are Afraid to Ask About African American Students (Jossey-Bass Education) | 
|  | | | Title: | Through Ebony Eyes: What Teachers Need to Know But Are Afraid to Ask About African American Students (Jossey-Bass Education) | | Author: | Gail L. Thompson | | Publisher: | Jossey-Bass | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | 13 April, 2007 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0787987697 / 9780787987695 | | List Price: | $17.95 | | You Save: | $5.74 | | Amazon Price: | $12.21 | |
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In this book, Gail L. Thompson takes on the volatile topic of the role of race in education and explores the black-white achievement gap and the cultural divide that exists between some teachers and African American students. Solidly based on research conducted with 175 educators, Through Ebony Eyes provides information and strategies that will help teachers increase their effectiveness with African American students. Written in conversational language, Through Ebony Eyes offers a wealth of examples and personal stories that clearly demonstrate the cultural differences that exist in the schools and offers a three-part, long-term professional development plan that will help teachers become more effective.
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• Not The Answers I Was Looking For 30 May, 2007
This was a quick read, and very informative. It did include a lot of the author's personal experiences (making it quick), but didn't offer as much practical advice as I was hoping for. The book affirmed much of what I already know and do, but did not offer much in the way of new information. I do think I will try some of her other works that were referenced.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1KRN4C6T3L4G5
• Only Personal Accounts, No Research. 14 October, 2007
I have heard it all before. This writer only judges people by the color of their skin. She seems to take pleasure pointing out how wrong white people are about everything. Most of the book is based on her personal experiences, so she uses them to generalize for the whole population with a lot of sterotyping thrown in. She fails to realize that some people truley do not base their opinions of others on the color of their skin. Many people are raised to just love people and treat them with respect without concern of skin color. I found very little useful information.
- Reviewed by customer ID: AK4994DHMULJT
• Love Of Learning 14 March, 2007
This book would serve as a good reference for anyone teaching students of color. I have read many books on ways to teach minorities. This book is one that I refer to constantly.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2E7U4RPUWRQ07
• No Excuses!!! 25 May, 2007
The reason I like this book is because, even though it was written by an African American author, it offers NO EXCUSES. I am an Urban School, middle class, white male teacher, and I love my job and my students. The reality, however, is that (in the words of Malcolm X) "African Americans will never be respected and treated equally until they become educated and earn the respect of other races." A lot of books I have read on helping African American students have made excuses, blaming other races and living situations, and the system, etc. This writer offers no excuses and just explains why some children act the way that they do and how to then deal with them. It also offers suggestions how to counter-act their excuses and complaints to show them success. I love it!!!!!
- Reviewed by customer ID: A19C8D0NU8436X
• Great Book 01 November, 2007
This is an easy to read book with great information for teachers that they can use to inform their instructional practices in the classroom. It is also useful for staff developers who are presenting to educators about instructional needs of some African American students. We have found that the author provides answers to some of those frequently asked questions from teachers about educating African American students.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1Z539URSKY5JC
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