Power, Teaching, and Teacher Education

Christine E. Sleeter (PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison) is Professor Emerita in the College of Professional Studies at California State University Monterey Bay, where she was a founding faculty member. Dr. Sleeter has published over 100 articles in edited books and journals. Her recent books include Creating Solidarity Across Diverse Communities (with Encarnación Soriano, 2012), Professional Development for Culturally Responsive and Relationship-Based Pedagogy (Peter Lang, 2011), and Teaching with Vision: Culturally Responsive Teaching in Standards-Based Classrooms (with Catherine Cornbleth, 2011).

«Grounded in research and practical classroom applications, Christine E. Sleeter critically analyzes neoliberal views on school reform, such as test-driven standardization and accountability policies, that threaten to crumble the very foundation of multicultural democracy. This well written and powerful book helps us understand the complex ways that make teaching the ultimate political act and should be required reading for all who believe that every student in this country deserves a quality education.» (Jacqueline Jordan Irvine, Candler Professor of Urban Education Emeritus, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia)«Christine E. Sleeter’s practical and scholarly work begins with a commitment to democracy and education – equitable schooling for all children – and leads toward a passionate embrace of the wildly diverse and dynamic society before us. Over many years hers has been a singular voice – the wise woman warrior – identifying, testifying, and fighting courageously against the violations of human and civil rights suffered by underrepresented and disadvantaged groups. In Power, Teaching, and Teacher Education: Confronting Injustice with Critical Research and Action we find her best and most recent thinking. Here she elaborates her central faith in the incalculable value of every human being; here she makes the case for a renewed participatory public square; here she raises the perennial question – where do we go from here?» (Bill Ayers, Distinguished Professor of Education and Senior University Scholar at the University of Illinois at Chicago, retired)