Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This research-based book offers a comprehensive set of instructional strategies that have proven to make a significant difference in student learning when diverse cultures and poverty come into play. The author provides a six-part framework and key structures for working effectively with the influences of differing cultures and poverty and provides an enlightening discussion of topics such as: Why many cultures are turned off by educators' typical motivational approach What research says about issues that affect the brain's desire to learn Ways to build student resilience by using culturally appropriate practices in the classroom The learner's cognitive system and the instructional methods that help students apply what they learn to new situations The role of instructional leaders in gathering the appropriate resources to effectively address students' needs
Synopsis
Use instructional practices that lead students of poverty and diverse cultures to success
Donna Walker Tileston and Sandra K. Darling provide instructional strategies to help teachers improve learning in students of diverse cultures and poverty. This research-based book presents a six-part framework that builds on students' assets and strengths. The authors discuss:
- Why some cultures are "turned off" by typical motivational approaches and what educators can do to reach students
- What research says about the brain's desire to learn
- How teachers can build on students' prior knowledge
- The importance of resiliency
- Teaching procedural and declarative knowledge and preparing students for tests
Synopsis
Improve achievement in diverse classrooms with a six-part framework to help learners become motivated, create connections from prior knowledge, and acquire procedural and declarative knowledge.