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I can get future teachers tappreciate the role of culture and poverty, but it is very hard for them ttranslate that understanding intspecific activities or strategies This book provides smuch more than any other text that I have ever used in an Introduction tEducation course regarding working with diverse populations — Rosemary Traoré, Assistant Professor of Urban Education University of North Carolina at Charlotte Provides a rich collection of research for instructional strategies The combination of a call taction and supporting strategies provides a tool kit for instructional leaders — Mary Reeve, Director, Services for Exceptional Students Gallup McKinley County Schools, NM Many caring teachers have expressed a need for more help in improving student achievement, especially in low-performinghigh-poverty schools This research-based book offers a comprehensive set of instructional strategies that have been proven tmake a significant difference in student learning when diverse cultures and poverty come intplay Donna Walker Tileston and Sandra K Darling provide a six-part framework thelp teachers build on students assets and strengths rather than attempt tovercome perceived disadvantages Based on their extensive experience and gathered data, the authors discuss: - Why some cultures are turned off by typical motivational approaches and what educators can dtreach students - What research says about the brains desire tlearn - How teachers can build on students prior knowledge and help forge new connections - The importance of resiliency, especially for students of poverty and diverse cultures - Teaching procedural and declarative knowledge and preparing students for high-stakes tests This practical resource provides the key structures for working effectively with students of differing cultures and poverty, ensuring higher student achievement in the diverse classroom
