Bibliograph

Why race and culture matter in schools, closing the achievement gap in America's classrooms, Tyrone C. Howard ; foreword by Geneva Gay

Type

Label

Why race and culture matter in schools, closing the achievement gap in America's classrooms, Tyrone C. Howard ; foreword by Geneva Gay

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-169) and index

Illustrations

charts

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Why race and culture matter in schools

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1135088364

Responsibility statement

Tyrone C. Howard ; foreword by Geneva Gay

Series statement

Multicultural education series

Sub title

closing the achievement gap in America's classrooms

Summary

"This book addresses changing ethnic, racial demographics in US schools; identifies core gaps in academic outcomes; addresses potential root causes of academic disparities; discusses the salience of race & culture in teaching and learning; offers strategies, suggestions, and recommendations for addressing disparities in outcomes"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Examining the achievement gap: contextualizing the problem -- Changing demographics -- Culture -- Culturally responsive pedagogy -- The role of race in learning -- Developing cultural competence and racial awareness in classroom teachers -- Examples of school success for culturally diverse students

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