Proverbs which have had a historical impact on the building of communities and worlds

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	• 100 Multicultural Proverbs: Inspirational Affirmations for Educators Festus E. Obiakor Corwin Press, 2007 - 120 pages average customer review:based on 1 review view larger image
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Proverbs which have had a historical impact on the building of communities and worlds

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.

"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."
?Stanley C. Trent, Associate Professor of Special Education
University of Virginia

Traditional wisdom to inspire and enrich your teaching and leadership!

This 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.

Believing 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.
Ideal for teachers and administrators, this illuminating text offers thoughtful reflection about:

Self-responsibilityCollaboration and consultationSpiritualityGeneral life lessons (20070510)

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