How to Teach Students Who Don′t Look Like You: Culturally Relevant Teaching Strategies - Tapa blanda

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"This book shows teachers and administrators exactly how the knowledge that has been gathered by research on diverse learners can be put to use in their classrooms and schools." (Mariela Nuñez-Janes, Assistant Professor, Anthropology & Co-Director, Ethnic Studies 2005-05-16)

"The examples in the book are wonderful. I obtained a lot of ideas that I can share with preservice and inservice teachers as well as administrators. Reading this book will give educators the opportunity to gather information, reflect, and see ways to change their classrooms to reach all learners." (Rosalind Pijeaux Hale, Professor of Education 2005-05-26)

"Wow! Finally, a resource that helps teachers reflect personally and translate that learning into classroom strategies that will move us to eliminating the achievement gap!" (Dr. Cheryl L. Compton, Assistant Superintendent 2005-06-17)

"Dr. Davis' book guides the reader through a personal reflection process that leads to a deeper understanding of the role of culture in teaching and learning. The workbook creates a format for educators to examine their environment, beliefs, and practices as they search for ways to help all students in their classes achieve academically." (Sandra Anderson, Instructional Specialist 2005-06-13)

"Dr Davis’ book illustrates the cultural competencies that educators need to understand when trying to reduce the achievement gap."

"This resource, thoroughly researched yet easily readable, is likely to encourage and inspire teachers. Its practical, concrete approach provides educators with suggestions they can implement immediately so that they begin to see a difference in their students."

Reseña del editor

Working with students from diverse backgrounds is one of the greatest challenges teachers face. In addition, teachers and administrators face additional pressure to "close the achievement gap" between white students and their racial and ethnically diverse counterparts.

A former teacher, Bonnie Davis has particular insight into this issue as a white woman with a black son who has successfully taught students of diverse backgrounds. Drawing on the educational literature on the subject, Bonnie has created an interactive workbook for teachers that will help them understand their students and find new and better ways of teaching to them.