Dealing with Differences

Foreword by Jane MargolisDealing With Differences is a classroom-tested action guide to dealing with issues and prejudice around class race gender and disability. The exercises discussion topics and readings provide a framework to bring these complex issues out in the open as positive forces for change. Students share lived experiences to engage in active learning. Contains 48 lesson plans in 6 study units that can be used in any curriculum or advisory period. Motivate students’ learning by providingPractical guidelines for group interaction Interactive exercises discussion topics and readings A list of resources needed to successfully implement Dealing With Differences Sample discussions and exercises that build engaged and thinking classrooms Activities that increase students’ self-esteem empathy and understanding Opportunities for students to take action in their school and community