AN RTI GUIDE TO IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS by Dwayne D. Williams ( 9781483319735 )

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AN RTI GUIDE TO IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS

By:

Dwayne D. Williams

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1483319733

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9781483319735

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SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC

Pub. date:

2 June, 2015

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280

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Guides educators toward an understanding of the socio-cultural characteristics of classrooms and why such an understanding is critical to fostering academic engagement of African American students.

Synopsis:

Help students thrive with this systematic approach to culturally responsive instruction!Research shows that students of color learn best in classrooms that reflect their cultural values. This breakthrough book shows educators how to create culturally relevant RTI models that help diverse students thrive!Step-by-step, you'll learn to skillfully apply 4 core characteristics critical to culturally responsive instruction: communalism, movement expressiveness, orality, and verve. Richly detailed case studies and evidence-based, process-focused strategies will help you to:Understand how and why culture mediates learning Dispel cultural biases and appreciate the assets among all student groupsAddress all tiers of the RTI model across grade levelsEliminate disproportionality in special education eligibility decisionsWork collaboratively with African American parents and communitiesUse this thought-provoking handbook to confidently design high quality, culturally responsive instruction that fits the cultural needs of most African-American students!

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Corwin Press Inc

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