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Direct linkBoykin, A. Wade; Lilja, Amy J.; Tyler, Kenneth M. – Learning Environments Research, 2004
Empirical research utilizing the communal learning construct suggests that culturally-informed pedagogy enhances academic performance for African-American children. The present investigation examined the effect of culturally-informed learning contexts on recall performance in geography lessons. The sample consisted of 69 African-American Grade 4-5…
Descriptors: African American Children, Context Effect, Testing, Academic Achievement
