Responding To Diversity In Schools

Author : Susie Miles,Mel Ainscow
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136912580

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Responding to Diversity in Schools provides guidance for education practitioners on how to use an inquiry-based approach in responding to learner diversity. It supports readers in addressing an agenda for change, considering questions such as: Who are the learners who are missing out? What evidence do we need in order to understand the barriers faced by these learners? How can we analyse this evidence in order to find effective ways of moving forward? How do we involve others in this process? Responding to Diversity in Schools sets out to encourage innovation in schools, challenge existing assumptions and practices, and promote critical reflection. The contributing authors explain how to use a wide range of research methods, including visual methods that can be used to gather the views of children and young people. In addition, the book provides illustrative examples of innovative approaches to doing research with children, teachers and parents in schools. Written in a clear, direct style that addresses the types of concerns facing teachers on a daily basis, this book offers both practical guidance on responding to the challenge of diversity and inclusion from an inquiry-based learning perspective, and a range of detailed worked examples from schools. It will support individual practitioners and staff teams working on school development issues, as well as tutors wishing to use inquiry-based approaches within workshops and courses. It will also benefit post-graduate students who are focusing on inclusion, diversity, school development and leadership.

Author : Susie Miles,Mel Ainscow
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010-10-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136912597

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Offers guidance for education practitioners on how to use an inquiry-based approach in responding to learner diversity. This book explains how to use various research methods, including visual methods that can be used to gather the views of children and young people. It features examples of innovative approaches for doing research with children.

Author : Jennifer Katz
Publisher : Portage & Main Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781553793533

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Teaching to Diversity by Jennifer Katz Pdf

In Teaching to Diversity, Dr. Jennifer Katz synthesizes the research, and 16 years experience of teaching in inclusive classrooms and schools, to provide answers to several questions: How do I make inclusion work for ALL students? What are the foundational best practices of a truly inclusive learning community? How does one create such a community? The author pulls together, in an organized way, a three-block model of universal design for learning (UDL) and suggests a step-by-step approach for implementing it. This framework includes: Block One, Social and Emotional Learning details ways to build compassionate learning communities (K-12) in which all students feel safe and valued, and develop a positive self-concept, sense of belonging, and respect for diverse others. Block Two, Inclusive Instructional Practice includes a framework for planning units from K-12, and explains instructional and management practices for teaching, assessing, grading, and reporting in UDL Classrooms. Block Three, Systems and Structures suggests strategies for creating inclusive learning communities, and explores ways in which resource teachers, student services personnel, and school administrators can support and create socially and academically inclusive schools and classrooms. The three-block model of UDL can empower educators with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to teach diverse learners in the same classroom--including those who have previously been excluded. Ultimately, it is about creating classrooms and schools that heal by teaching to the heart, mind, and spirit of every student.

Author : Suniti Sharma,Althier M. Lazar
Publisher : Springer
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030022518

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Rethinking 21st Century Diversity in Teacher Preparation, K-12 Education, and School Policy by Suniti Sharma,Althier M. Lazar Pdf

This book offers educators new understandings of 21st century diversity emerging from contemporary national events within the U.S., global movements, and changes in the world political order that have long-lasting impact on local education and call for rethinking traditional generalizations and empirical prescriptions for inclusivity in teaching and learning. The book expands the literature on teacher preparation and intercultural education by providing the educational community with critical perspectives, theoretical approaches, and research methodologies for educational inquiry responsive to diversity. Driven by changes in classroom diversity this book offers educators, researchers and policy makers a language for articulating complex differences in educational reform, policy and practice.

Author : Geneva Gay
Publisher : Teachers College Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780807750780

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Culturally Responsive Teaching by Geneva Gay Pdf

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: African and Latino Americans as well as Asian and Native Americans as well as new material on culturally diverse communication, addressing common myths about language diversity and the effects of "English Plus" instruction.

Author : Festus E. Obiakor
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2001-05-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 0761977961

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It Even Happens in "Good" Schools by Festus E. Obiakor Pdf

This book offers case studies, observations, and practical, culturally responsive solutions to the challenges presented by diversity in the classroom. By telling stories and asking questions, the book explains that progress is slow-moving and that quality, equity, and fair, appropriate treatment are often very hard to find, even in good schools. Arguing that all schools must respond to pleas for excellence and quality, the book explains that this will not happen without concern for diversity as well. The book is thematically divided to address educational phases. Although the phases may appear independent, they are mutually inclusive. The book's seven chapters are: (1) "Redefining Good Schools"; (2) "Classroom Identification and Referrals"; (3) "Classroom Assessments and Accountabilities"; (4) "Classroom Labels and Categories"; (5) "Classroom Placements and Inclusions"; (6) "Classroom Instructions and Interventions"; and (7) "The Dream School: The Good School." (Contains 112 references.) (SM)

Author : UNESCO
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789231002229

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A Guide for ensuring inclusion and equity in education by UNESCO Pdf

Author : David Corson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Critical pedagogy
ISBN : UOM:39015045620310

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Changing Education for Diversity by David Corson Pdf

Employing an international and cross-cultural perspective, this text presents policies and practices for responding to the current diversity in schools, particularly as regards: girls from immigrant cultures; indigenous cultural groups; the urban poor; and language minorities. Each chapter includes not only questions for reflection and discussion but also numerous guidelines, stages, steps and checklists for evaluation and goal-setting.

Author : Zaretta Hammond
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781483308029

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Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain by Zaretta Hammond Pdf

A bold, brain-based teaching approach to culturally responsive instruction To close the achievement gap, diverse classrooms need a proven framework for optimizing student engagement. Culturally responsive instruction has shown promise, but many teachers have struggled with its implementation—until now. In this book, Zaretta Hammond draws on cutting-edge neuroscience research to offer an innovative approach for designing and implementing brain-compatible culturally responsive instruction. The book includes: Information on how one’s culture programs the brain to process data and affects learning relationships Ten “key moves” to build students’ learner operating systems and prepare them to become independent learners Prompts for action and valuable self-reflection

Author : Margery B. Ginsberg,Raymond J. Wlodkowski
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781119104131

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Diversity and Motivation by Margery B. Ginsberg,Raymond J. Wlodkowski Pdf

When the first edition of Diversity and Motivation was published in 1995, it became a premier resource for faculty and administrators seeking effective and practical strategies that foster motivation among culturally diverse student groups. This revised and updated second edition of Diversity and Motivation offers a comprehensive understanding of teaching methods that promote respect, relevance, engagement, and academic success. Margery B. Ginsberg and Raymond J. Wlodkowski base their insights and concrete suggestions on their experiences and research as college faculty. The book defines norms, illustrates practices, and provides tools to develop four foundational conditions for intrinsically motivated learning: establishing inclusion, developing a positive attitude, enhancing meaning, and engendering competence. The authors provide perspectives on the social justice implications of each condition. Diversity and Motivation includes resources to help educators create a supportive community of learners, facilitate equitable discussions in linguistically diverse classrooms, design engaging lessons, and assess students fairly. The ideas in this book apply across disciplines and include teaching practices that can be easily adapted to a range of postsecondary settings. In addition, the authors include a cohesive approach to syllabus construction, lesson design, and faculty development. This new edition also contains a framework for motivating students outside traditional classroom settings.

Author : Elizabeth D. Dore,Deborah H. McMurtrie
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000246049

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Our Diverse Middle School Students by Elizabeth D. Dore,Deborah H. McMurtrie Pdf

Learn how to be more responsive to the diversity among your middle schoolers. This important book, co-published with the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), helps you understand racial, ethnic, linguistic, socioeconomic, gender, intellectual, and social aspects of diversity, and consider how they relate to the unique needs and development of young adolescents. Each chapter begins with a brief case study, followed by background information, questions to consider, practical strategies, and appendices with additional resources. With the helpful advice in this book, you’ll be better prepared to create a more equitable learning environment for all.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Pearson South Africa
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Adult education
ISBN : 0636022935

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tutor's manual by Anonim Pdf

Author : Shelley Moore
Publisher : Portage & Main Press
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781553796992

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One Without the Other by Shelley Moore Pdf

In this bestseller, Shelley Moore explores the changing landscape of inclusive education. Presented through real stories from her own classroom experience, this passionate and creative educator tackles such things as inclusion as a philosophy and practice, the difference between integration and inclusion, and how inclusion can work with a variety of students and abilities. Explorations of differentiation, the role of special education teachers and others, and universal design for learning all illustrate the evolving discussion on special education and teaching to all learners. This book will be of interest to all educators, from special ed teachers, educational assistants and resource teachers, to classroom teachers, administrators, and superintendents.

Author : Black, Paul,Harrison, Chris,Lee, Clara
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2003-09-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335212972

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Assessment For Learning by Black, Paul,Harrison, Chris,Lee, Clara Pdf

Assessment for Learning is based on a two-year project involving thirty-six teachers in schools in Medway and Oxfordshire. After a brief review of the research background and of the project itself, successive chapters describe the specific practices which teachers found fruitful and the underlying ideas about learning that these developments illustrate. Later chapters discuss the problems that teachers encountered when implementing the new practices in their classroom and give guidance for school management and LEAs about promoting and supporting the changes. --from publisher description

Author : Ana Maria Villegas,Tamara Lucas
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 0791452395

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Educating Culturally Responsive Teachers by Ana Maria Villegas,Tamara Lucas Pdf

Provides a coherent framework for preparing teachers to work with a diverse student population.