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An all-in-one toolkit that empowers new teachers to meet the needs of diverse learners When novice teachers are assigned to teach disadvantaged students, the results are predictable: growing tension and frustration on both sides, leading to disengaged students and disillusioned educators. Gail and Rufus Thompson are renowned experts on bridging the instructional gaps between teachers and students who don’t look like them. In this book, the authors show new teachers how to flourish by building on the assets of their students and the students’ families. Yes, You Can! holds up a mirror to deeply-held beliefs about race and other variables of difference. Through interactive exercises, readers gain confidence and empathy that translate to success for students. The book includes: Powerful vignettes about real teachers and students that help promote teacher empathy and understanding Original research conducted by the authors on the confidence levels of new and experienced educators Targeted strategies for many student profiles: African American, Latino, Asian American, White, high-achiever, low-achiever, and more Before learning can take place, there must be mutual understanding and respect between student and teacher. Yes, You Can! ensures these critical links are strong.
Teaching in a Racially Diverse World Examining Your Teaching Self-Confidence About Working With Students of Color and White Students
Teaching in a Racially Diverse World Examining Your Teaching Self-Confidence About Working With Students of Color and White Students
A few days before the 2012 U.S. election that would determine which candidate, Governor Mitt Romney or the incumbent, President Barack Obama, would become the nation’s next president, we were reminded of the main message that we want you to learn from this chapter: When people are in need, race, income level, gender, age, and other differences don’t really matter. This message definitely applies to students, because all students need help from good teachers. However, because historically many public school educators have underserved students of color, these students desperately need good teachers. Consequently, they need for you to strive to ...
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