Jeffrey A Kottler states that multiculturalism has become so politically correct that authentic feelings and honest opinions are reserved and limited to the teachers' lounge. What is described as sensitivity to diversity is often transformed into a degree of caution in which people no longer say what they really think. In this book, Kottler presents an honest, intimate, and provocative look at issues related to culture, and suggests ways in which teachers can make their classroom more vibrant and culturally responsive.

PART ONE: CONCEPTUAL PROVOCATIONS
Your Culture Is Showing
Climate of Political Correctness
Just How Different Are We, Anyway?
Some Cultural Misunderstandings
Beauty and Grace in School Rituals - with Richard Powell
Teaching As If You Were an Anthropologist
PART TWO: PURPOSEFUL ACTIONS
Being and Doing Things Differently in the Classroom - with Ellen Kottler
Narrative Approaches to Culture and Learning - with Gerald Monk
Internationalizing the Classroom - with Elaine Jarchow
What Matters Most

Jeffrey A. Kottler, Ph.D. is one of the most prominent authors in the fields of psychology, health, and education, having written over 100 books across a broad range of topics. He is professor emeritus at California State University, Fullerton and resident scholar at the Alliance for Multicultural Community Service in Houston, Texas, where he works on issues related to refugee mental health and wellness.