How to Teach Students Who Don't Look Like You: Culturally Relevant Teaching Strategies
This practical workbook’s strategies, proven activities, reflective questions, staff development activities, and facilitator’s guide will teach how to effectively reach culturally and ethnically diverse students.
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This practical workbook's strategies, proven activities, reflective questions, staff development activities, and facilitator's guide will teach how to effectively reach culturally and ethnically diverse students.
Pt. IBuilding background knowledge about diverse learners11Our culture : the way we view the world22Understanding diverse learners133What we know about the achievement gap24Pt. IIExamining our inner world394Reflecting on the educator self405Exploring our racial identity446A day in the life ...55Pt. IIICreating a learning environment that supports diverse learners637Building community through research-based learning expectations648Creating a school culture that welcomes diverse learners739Using books to support school and community partnerships7910Cultivating relationships with diverse learners84Pt. IVResearch-based teaching strategies for diverse learners9311Reaching diverse learners through strategic instruction9412Inspiring diverse learners to love reading and writing10313Improving reading skills : reading aloud11314Building a balanced literacy classroom : reading and writing workshops11915Differentiating instruction12816Multidisciplinary experiences13517Sponsoring academic student support groups142
\ Mariela Nunez-Janes"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. "\ \ \ \ \ Rosalind Pijeaux Hale"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."\ \ \ Doctor"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! "\ \ \ \ \ Sandra Anderson"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."\ \ \ \ \ Charles Rankin"Dr Davis’ book illustrates the cultural competencies that educators need to understand when trying to reduce the achievement gap."\ \ \ \ \ William W. Freeman"Bonnie Davis was instrumental in structuring the MA in Diverse Learners for Fontbonne University. Her sensitivity to all aspects of diversity is without peer, and we were fortunate to have her mentor us through the design process. We look forward to the use of her book in this program"\ \ \ \ \ Glenn E. Singleton"For many years, Davis has masterfully taught students who don't look like her.This book enables educators to explore her thoughtful pedagogies and emerge with strategies that improve teacher instruction and student performance.From a courageous teacher of teachers comes the real stuff that shows white teachers, and everyone else for that matter, how to effectively meet the needs of underserved students of color populations.Thank you Bonnie!"\ \ \ \ \ Lola Mapes"The author's understanding and respect for student's of varying abilities and diverse backgrounds are reflected in a wealth of practical and appropriate instructionsl strategies designed to motivate and challenge all readers and writers - whether they be eagar or reluctant."\ \ \ \ \ Internet Bookwatch"Written in plain terms, How to Teach Students Who Don't Look Like You is a singularly valuable resource especially for teachers struggling to close 'achievement gaps' in the classroom."\ \ \ \ \ Lingua Phile@Grammar And More.com"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."\ \ \ \ \ Elizabeth M. Krekeler"Qatari and Omani, Iraqi and Irani-my students don't look like me. Davis' strategies work not only in American multicultural settings but also in EFL classrooms around the world. She shows teachers how to create a special climate for learning and to enrich their instruction by drawing on the unique cultural backgrounds of their students."\ \ \ \ \ NACADA Journal"A provocative book packed with critical questions, arresting ideas, and stimulating discussions to provide the reader practical strategies for culturally-relevant teaching."\ \ \ \ \ NEA Today"...gives you the opportunity to reflect and respond rather than react."\ \ \ \ \ Curriculum Connections"Perfect for a teachers' study group, faculty inservice meetings, or staff development. Research-based teaching strategies for diverse learners as well as suggestions for activities across the curriculum are accompanied by thought-provoking questions and opportunities for reflection."\ \ \ \ \ Mariela Nuñez-Janes"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."\ \ \ \ \ Dr. Cheryl L. Compton"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!"\ \
