As we become more aware of and sensitive to the issues and needs surrounding the growing population of diverse students in our schools, teachers, administrators, and parents are searching for resources, guides, and strategies to meet the needs of these learners. Accelerating and Extending Literacy for Diverse Students provides a much needed and unique resource to guide us in creating culturally responsive learning environments that honor the academic, linguistic, and social needs of learners. Providing research based strategies and best practices, this text helps us to create culturally responsive learning environments that will not only challenge, but nurture culturally diverse students. -- Bob Seney, professor emeritus/gifted studies, Mississippi University for Women
This handbook makes it clearer how creating a culturally relevant classroom that is validating and affirming as it acknowledges the strengths of diverse students, culturally relevant teaching can empower students, motivating them to excel. It guides educators in creating culturally responsive learning environments that honor and meet the academic, linguistic, and social needs of diverse learners. Authors have examined these issues thoughtfully. It expands horizons for some of our practices and programmes. We can use this handbook as a foundation for future work. It has caused me to change the way I develop courses and programmes for gifted, creative, and talented students and teachers. It is thoroughly researched yet written with compassion. -- Taisir Subhi Yamin, The International Centre for Innovation in Education (ICIE)
This book is perfect for any educator searching for an array of practical strategies to reach diverse learners. The authors are spot on in providing ideas for extending and accelerating literacy for diverse learners. -- Julia Link Roberts, Mahurin Professor of Gifted Studies, Executive Director, The Center for Gifted Studies and The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science
