--- product_id: 15477239 title: "The Skin That We Speak : Thoughts on Language and Culture in the Classroom" brand: "new press" price: "€ 13.48" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Book" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/15477239-the-skin-that-we-speak-thoughts-on-language-and-culture store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Skin That We Speak : Thoughts on Language and Culture in the Classroom **Brand:** new press **Price:** € 13.48 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Skin That We Speak : Thoughts on Language and Culture in the Classroom by new press - **How much does it cost?** € 13.48 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/15477239-the-skin-that-we-speak-thoughts-on-language-and-culture) ## Best For - new press enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted new press brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Skin That We Speak : Thoughts on Language and Culture in the Classroom - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+dnwcrdTL.jpg) ![The Skin That We Speak : Thoughts on Language and Culture in the Classroom - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31OBi+-VEoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐ Mixed feelings *by N***R on Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2018* I took serious issues with some of the stories and messages in this book, especially when it comes to observations from the classroom and the interpretation of those issues from the author. It is a fact that socioeconomic and cultural status are determinant forces in the learning outcomes of children. While this is true, one cannot remove responsibility from children and young adults and place it on teachers.Take this excerpt: "An African American student walked in halfway through the class, threw his bag on a table, and pushed a Latino student off a chair, laughed, and sat down on it. I waited for a teacher's response. Nothing... My instincts told me she was afraid of them.... The boy continued to disrupt the lesson...[asking the teacher when she tells him to shut up] 'Are you a racist? Do you hate black people?'... This 'new teacher...' There are different ways that the situation could have been dealt with... Her language created hostility..."Teachers are leaving the profession in droves precisely because of similar behaviors cited above. There are no socioeconomic and cultural explanations that excuse such behavior in the classroom. And the issue isn't an "inexperienced teacher" who doesn't know how to respond. Teachers shouldn't have to deal with such behavior to begin with. A teacher is a highly trained professional prepared to teach individuals about an academic subject. A teacher isn't a psychologist, a psychiatrist, a bodyguard, a prison officer, a police officer, or a social worker. These issues do not belong in the classroom. In fact, classroom management starts with the administration of the school. Instead of blaming teacher inexperience, one should start by asking why that student was 30 minutes late. Why was he allowed to walk through a building unattended? Who manages the hallways? What are the consequences for lateness, disrespect, unruly behavior, physical altercations, and bullying of teachers and classmates? Why isn't the school suspending and eventually expelling students who make the school and the classroom unsafe?Education needs to change. These students DO NOT belong in the classroom. A school is not the place where you solve all of societies problems. If these students cannot behave according to expectations, other students should not be punished because we as a society have decided school is where they will be "fixed." And It is enough time we stop excusing such behavior in a school as a "socioeconomic, cultural, and poverty issue." Students who DO want to learn deserve a safe and accommodating environment to do so. Teachers deserve a work environment free from fear, bullying, and violence by students who threaten their safety. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Important for Parents and Teachers *by D***S on Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2017* Delpit gives us a variety of essays from different authors considering what race means. Of most interest to me was Delpit's discussion about raising children and dealing with prestige dialects. An important book for parents and teachers. ### ⭐ It had wear *by L***N on Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2018* It had heavy wear. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/15477239-the-skin-that-we-speak-thoughts-on-language-and-culture](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/15477239-the-skin-that-we-speak-thoughts-on-language-and-culture) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*