Diversity Consciousness: Opening Our Minds to People, Cultures, and Opportunities, 4th Edition

For courses in Success/Orientation, Diversity (ie.Managing Diversity), Race and Ethnic Relations, Cultural Diversity in the Workplace, Multiculturalism and Inclusion (ie. leadership, group dynamics, teaching, social media/networking), Education, Nursing, Human Relations, Communications, Hospitality, Social Work/Family Therapy/Human Services, EMS and Fire Science, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Justice/Equity; also for teacher-training education courses, and staff/professional development workshops. This work on human diversity integrates personal and organizational perspectives, research, and theories while discussing teamwork, communication, leadership, conflict, social networking, and other issues in the workplace, at school, and in the community. Diversity Consciousness empowers students by helping them develop a "mind-set" which will enable them to be more successful in the 21st century. My Student Success Lab (www.mystudentsuccesslab.com) helps students to 'Start strong, Finish stronger' by acquiring the skills they need to succeed for ongoing personal and professional development. Teaching & Learning Experience: Diversity for Personal and Professional Success On both a cognitive and affective level, it takes students on a journey of learning. This program provides: � Personalized Learning with My Student Success Lab: Whether face-to-face or online, My Student Success Lab helps students build the skills they need through peer-led video interviews, interactive practice exercises, and activities that provide academic, life, and professionalism skills. � Personal and Professional Relevance: Ignites student�s curiosity and questions about the nature and critical importance of diversity and diversity consciousness to off-set passive learning. � End-of-Chapter applications: Reinforces learning and develops diversity consciousness through real-life case studies, thought provoking questions, and a variety of activities (ie. experiential , online, research-oriented). Challenges students to examine their beliefs in a supportive context. � References and Research: Empirically grounded; integrates current research studies and data throughout. Visit Rich Bucher's blog on diversity consciousness and cultural intelligence at www.diversityconsciousness.com/blog Note: This is the standalone book, if you want the book and access code order the ISBN below: 0321970144 / 9780321970145 Diversity Consciousness: Opening our Minds to People, Cultures, and Opportunities Plus NEW My Student Success Lab 2013 Update - Access Card Package Diversity Consciousness: Opening Our Minds to People, Cultures, and Opportunities 4th Edition is written by Richard D. Bucher and published by Pearson. ISBNs for Diversity Consciousness are 9780321937391, 0321937392 and the print ISBNs are 9780321919069, 0321919068. Additional ISBNs include 9780137538669, 9780321937414.