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100 Multicultural Proverbs: Inspirational Affirmations for Educators | 
 enlarge | Author: Festus E. Obiakor
Publisher: Corwin Press
Category: Book
List Price: $20.95
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Sales Rank: 1254886
Media: Paperback
Pages: 120
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4
ISBN: 141295780X
Dewey Decimal Number: 398.9
EAN: 9781412957809
ASIN: 141295780X
Publication Date: December 13, 2007
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pi"Obiakor poignantly bestows upon us the infinite wisdom of culturally diverse peoples that has been passed down from generation to generation. At the same time, he provides interpretations that challenge us to rethink traditional school leadership and teaching styles in ways that lead to transformed educational practices for all learners-adults and children alike-in an age of accountability and reform."/ibr /-Stanley C. Trent, Associate Professor of Special Educationbr /University of Virginia/ppbiTraditional wisdom to inspire and enrich your teaching and leadership!/i/b/ppThis thought-provoking book presents wise sayings from different continents, countries, tribes, and religions-proverbs that have had a historical impact on the building of communities and that continue to influence present-day events./ppBelieving that the complexity of the world's problems calls for new ways of thinking, discussing, sharing, teaching, and learning, the author focuses on the implications that these proverbs have for interpersonal communication and cooperation in today's society. br /Ideal for teachers and administrators, this illuminating text offers thoughtful reflection about:br //pulliSelf-responsibility/liliCollaboration and consultation/liliSpirituality/liliGeneral life lessons/li/ul (20070510)
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Proverbs which have had a historical impact on the building of communities and worlds June 7, 2008
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
Festus E. Obiakor's 100 MULTICULTURAL PROVERBS: INSPIRATIONAL AFFIRMATIONS FOR EDUCATORS gathers sayings from different countries, tribes and religions: proverbs which have had a historical impact on the building of communities and worlds. Teachers and administrators will find it a fine collection useful as a starting point for explorations from other cultures.
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