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Publication Date: 2014
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Facing the Challenges of Today and the Future: Ensuring Successful Outcomes for Students from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds
Bullock, Lyndal M.; Gable, Robert A.; Carrero, Kelly; Lewis, Calli; Collins, Emerald; Zolkowski, Staci; Lusk, Mandy
Multicultural Learning and Teaching, v9 n1 p103-113 2014
American schools are witnessing the increasing cultural heterogeneity of our nation's population. Educators are faced with the challenge of ensuring positive educational outcomes for all students, despite the lack of empirical understanding of how to effectively educate culturally and linguistically diverse learners. The purpose of this paper is to provide educators with examples of evidence-based practices specific to diverse learners. In addition, recommendations of resources for accessing the most current research and practices are provided
Descriptors: Student Diversity, Evidence Based Practice, Culturally Relevant Education, Best Practices, Teaching Methods, English Language Learners, Ethnic Diversity, Socioeconomic Influences, Barriers, Academic Achievement, Racial Differences, Ethnic Groups, White Students, Hispanic American Students, African American Students, American Indian Students, Low Achievement, Reading Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Theory Practice Relationship
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