Promoting learning among college students is an elusive challenging, and all the more so when faculty and students come from differing cultures. This comprehensive guide addresses the continuing gaps in our knowledge about the role of culture in learning ; and offers an empirically - based framework and model, together with practical strategies , to assist faculty in transforming college teaching for all their students through an understanding of and teaching to their strengths.

Derived through research and practice, the authors present their Model of Cultural Frameworks in College Teaching and in Learning the highlights eight continua towards achieving the transformation of teaching , and developing more culturally balanced and inclusive practices, over time They present techniques - illustrated by numerous examples and narratives - for building on cultural strengths in teaching; offer tips and strategies for teaching through cultural dilemmas; and provide culturally reflective exercises.