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Teaching Urban Learners
Culturally Responsive Strategies for Developing Academic and Behavioral Competence
Dr. Gwendolyn Cartledge and Dr. Ya-yu Lo
8½ x 11, 232 pages
ISBN: 978-0-87822-554-5
Item 5269, $29.95
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This valuable resource is recommended for K-5 classroom teachers, special educators, and counseling staff. It is divided into four parts: (1) culturally responsive instruction, (2) effective academic instruction, (3) improving social competencies, and (4) parental involvement. The book's 11 chapters detail important strategies, such as providing effective academic interventions; teaching with high expectations; keeping students academically engaged in meaningful learning activities; monitoring progress; providing effective schoolwide behavioral interventions; and establishing positive relationships with families. The authors provide case examples and step-by-step instructions to help educators apply the strategies presented. |
Additional Resources by Dr. Gwendolyn Cartledge:
Cultural Diversity and Social Skills Instruction: Understanding Ethnic and Gender Differences (book)
Taking Part: Introducing Social Skills to Children (book & CD)
Working Together: Building Children's Social Skills Through Folktales (book & CD)
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