How to Teach Students Who Don't Look Like You: Culturally Relevant Teaching Strategies

Preface Acknowledgments About the Author Part I: Building Background Knowledge About Diverse Learners 1. Our Culture: The Way We View the World 2. Understanding Diverse Learners 3. What We Know About the Achievement Gap Part II: Examining Our Inner World 4. Reflecting on the Educator Self 5. Exploring Our Racial Identity 6. A Day in the Life... Part III: Creating a Learning Environment That Supports Diverse Learners 7. Building Community Through Research-Based Learning Expectations 8. Creating a School Culture That Welcomes Diverse Learners 9. Using Books to Support School and Community Partnerships 10. Cultivating Relationships With Diverse Learners Part IV: Research-Based Teaching Strategies for Diverse Learners 11. Reaching Diverse Learners Through Strategic Instruction 12. Inspiring Diverse Learners to Love Reading and Writing 13. Improving Reading Skills: Reading Aloud 14. Building a Balanced Literacy Classroom: Reading and Writing Workshops 15. Differentiating Instruction 16. Multidisciplinary Experiences 17. Sponsoring Academic Student Support Groups Selected Bibliography Index Facilitator's Guide