What Successful Teachers Do in Diverse Classrooms
71 Research-Based Classroom Strategies for New and Veteran Teachers
Neal A Glasgow editor Cathy D Hicks editor Sarah J McNary editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc
Published:23rd May '06
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- Hardback£67.00(9781412916165)
"I can′t wait to share it with my faculty to allow every teacher to better accommodate our diverse learners."
-Verena Shanin, ESOL Teacher
Berea Middle School, Greenville, SC
"These strategies will provide teachers with the tools that will ensure that they comply with the No Child Left Behind Act."
-Steve Hutton, Educational Consultant, Highly Skilled Educator Program
Kentucky Department of Education
"This book is a wonderful contribution to the field."
-William Sommers, Teacher
Eden Prairie Public Schools, MN
" Sarah McNary says it best when she states that there is no one definition of culture and no single technique that works every time. That sums up the complexity of this issue for educators."
-Toby Karten, Graduate Instructor
College of New Jersey and Gratz College, PA
Improve teaching and learning in diverse classrooms with these research-based strategies!
Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this one-of-a-kind resource focuses on cultural awareness and culturally responsive teaching of students who are economically disadvantaged, sexual minorities, English language learners, and those with special needs. Grounded in the best peer-reviewed research, each classroom strategy contains:
- A clear, concise description of the recommended strategy
- A synthesis of the research base
- Guidelines for application within the classroom
- Precautions and pitfalls to avoid during implementation
- Source citations for further research and follow-up
Use this innovative resource to create a culturally and linguistically rich classroom environment in which all learners feel safe, challenged, and ready for academic success!
"The topics will be helpful to teachers especially in these times of high stakes accountability. These strategies will provide teachers with the tools that will ensure that they comply with the No Child Left Behind law." -- Steve Hutton
"It has been a while since a useful book in the field of teaching diverse learners has come along and I can’t wait to share it with my faculty to allow every teacher to better accommodate our diverse learners...I love the clear organization and outline, as well as the reader friendly chapters with sources listed at the end of every chapter. The book provides teacher-friendly strategies that make it easy to accommodate the needs of diverse learners in every classroom. Finally, a book that shows every teacher ways to accommodate students with diverse learning needs! Thank you!" -- Verena Shanin
"...the book address some very important topics that are at times difficult to even talk about let alone address in print." -- Thomas S.C. Farrell
"I have to admit this is one of the best three books I have ever reviewed for Corwin...coming from an urban environment, the authors have done a great job. This book is a wonderful contribution to the field." -- William Sommers
"Right away, the importance of this book is established, since educators need to increase their MC knowledge due to changing demographics and rising expectations. Sarah McNary says it best when she states how there is no one definition of culture and no single technique that works every time. That sums up the complexity of this issue for educators" -- Toby Karten
ISBN: 9781412916172
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 400g
192 pages