Confronting Islamophobia in educational practice.1858563402Confronting Islamophobia Noun 1. Islamophobia - prejudice against Muslims; "Muslim intellectuals are afraid of growing Islamophobia in the West" bias, prejudice, preconception - a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation in educational practice. Ed. by Barry Barry, Welsh Barri, town (1991 pop. 45,053) and port, Vale of Glamorgan, S Wales, on the Bristol Channel. Once a major coal-exporting port, its more diversified export products include cement, flour, and steel products. van Driel. Trentham Books Ltd. 2004 209 pages $27.50 Paperback LC212 Sixteen international academics and educational consultants contribute 12 chapters reflecting on the general and specific nature of Islamophobia in Western society; how schools, teachers, and students are coping with the stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination building up against Islam and its followers followers see dairy herd. ; and possible ways to confront this growing phenomenon. The text offers academics a theoretical and historical perspective on the issue while also providing practical methods for teachers and others seeking methods to address Islamophobia in the classroom. No subject index. Distributed in the U.S. by Stylus stylus: see pen. (1) A pen-shaped instrument that is used to "draw" images or select from menus. Styli (the plural of stylus, pronounced "sty-lye") come with handheld devices that have touch screens, such as PDAs and video games. . ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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