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Culturally Responsive Teaching Theory, Research, and Practice

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ISBN-10: 0807750786

ISBN-13: 9780807750780

Edition: 2nd 2010 (Revised)

Authors: Geneva Gay, James Loewen

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The achievement of students of color continues to be disproportionately low at all levels of education. More than ever, Geneva Gay’s foundational book on culturally responsive teaching is essential reading in addressing the needs of today’s diverse student population. Combining insights from multicultural education theory and research with real-life classroom stories, Gay demonstrates that all students will perform better on multiple measures of achievement when teaching is filtered through their own cultural experiences. This bestselling text has been extensively revised to include: expanded coverage of student ethnic groups; a new section on standards and diversity; new examples of…    
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Book details

List price: $34.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Publication date: 4/15/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English

Series Foreword
Acknowledgments
Preface to the First Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
Challenges and Perspectives
Introduction
The Need for and Nature of Story
A Personal Story and Symbol of a Trend
Achievement Challenges
Assertions About Improving Student Achievement
Conclusion
Pedagogical Potential of Cultural Responsiveness
Introduction
From Can't to Can
Ideological Beginnings
Descriptive Characteristics
Culturally Responsive Teaching Personified
Roles and Responsibilities of Teachers
Conclusion
The Power of Culturally Responsive Caring
Introduction
Overview of Caring Characteristics
Attributes of Caring in Detail
Expectation Trends and Effects
Moving Toward Culturally Responsive Caring
Conclusion
Culture and Communication in the Classroom
Introduction
Relationship Among Culture, Communication, and Education
Myths About Language Diversity
Cultural Communication Controversies
Effects of "English Plus" Instruction on Student Learning
Variations in Ethnic Discourse Styles
Gender Variations in Discourse Styles
Conclusion
Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Curriculum Content
Introduction
Importance of Textbooks as Curriculum Content
Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Textbooks
Standards, Testing, and Diversity
Ethnic Diversity in Literary and Trade Books
Mass Media as Cultural Curriculum Content
Culturally Diverse Curriculum Content Effects
Improving Culturally Diverse Curriculum Content
Conclusion
Cultural Congruity in Teaching and Learning
Introduction
Learning Styles Baseline
Funds of Knowledge and Cultural Self-Study
Cooperative Learning
Active and Affective Engagement
Ethnic-Centered Programs and Schools
Conclusion
A Personal Case of Culturally Responsive Teaching Praxis
Introduction
Being Supportive and Facilitative
Rituals and Routines
Learning Cooperatively and Successfully
Choice and Authenticity Are Essential to Learning
Teaching to Enable and Empower
Knowledge Plus Practice Is Imperative
Cultivating Critical Orientations Are Important
The Personal Is Powerful
Conclusion
Epilogue: Looking Back and Projecting Forward
Introduction
Culturally Centered Incremental Efforts Make a Difference
Confronting Convention
Alternative Paradigms for Practice
Now Is the Time
Pillars for Progress
Conclusion
References
Index
About The Author