Muslims and Islam in U.S. education : reconsidering multiculturalism / Liz Jackson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jackson, Liz, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Islamic education--United States.

Islamic education.

Muslims--Education--United States.

Muslims.

Multiculturalism--United States.

Multiculturalism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (198 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"Muslims and Islam in U.S. Education explores the complex interface that exists between U.S. school curriculum, teaching practice about religion in public schools, societal and teacher attitudes toward Islam and Muslims, and multiculturalism as a framework for meeting the needs of minority group students. It presents multiculturalism as a concept that needs to be rethought and reformulated in the interest of creating a more democratic, inclusive, and informed society. Islam is an under considered religion in American education, due in part to the fact that Muslims represent a very small minority group of the population today (less than 1%). However, this group faces a crucial challenge of representation in United States society as a whole, as well as in its schools. Muslims in the United States are impacted by ignorance that news and opinion polls have demonstrated is widespread among the public in the last few decades. U.S. citizens who do not have a balanced, fair and accurate view of Islam can make a variety of decisions; in the voting booth, in job hiring, and within their small-scale but important personal networks and spheres of influence, that make a very negative impact on Muslims in the United States. This book presents new information that has implications for curricula, religious education, and multicultural education today, examining the unique case of Islam in U.S. education over the last 20 years."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Preface; 1 Introduction; 2 Perspectives on multicultural education; 3 9/11, the media, and the new need to know; 4 Islam and Muslims in public schools; 5 A path forward: Interculturalism; 6 Blazing a path for intercultural education; 7 Conclusion; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-415-78733-5

1-315-81412-9

1-317-80354-X

1-317-80355-8

9781315814124

OCLC:

878147908