Infusing Equity and Cultural Competence Into Teacher Development
Infusing Equity and Cultural Competence Into Teacher Development by Aaron Thompson, published by Kendall Hunt Publishing Company in June 2020, is a comprehensive resource for educators navigating the complexities of diverse classrooms. This 277-page edition addresses the evolving needs of teachers as they encounter varied learning styles, cultural backgrounds, and linguistic differences among students. The book emphasizes the importance of cultural competence as a vital tool for educators, aiming to enhance student success both academically and socially.
Readers will find practical pathways for achieving cultural competence, which is essential for closing achievement gaps and fostering inclusive learning environments. The book outlines strategies for integrating diversity into the educational process, highlighting the roles of students, families, and communities in learning. Additionally, it provides insights into incorporating intercultural communication and relationship-building skills into the curriculum, ensuring that educators are well-equipped to support all students effectively.
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As teachers face increasing diversity within their classrooms in learning styles, race, linguistics, and culture, the academic rigor needed to successfully enter college or a career will require them to evolve in order for all students to succeed.
Infusing Diversity & Cultural Competence into Teacher Education provides educators and future educators with pathways for achieving cultural competence. Placing this crucial competence in the teacher’s toolbox will increase their opportunity and the capacity of ensuring success in and out of the classroom. The tools presented in this book assist the teacher in making gains in closing achievement gaps, building opportunity for all students, building strong pedagogical skills, enhancing curriculum for their diverse students, and constantly assessing all of these areas to ensure they are maintaining their status as the largest contributor to students’ success.
Infusing Diversity & Cultural Competence into Teacher Education:
- Defines, describes, and explains why diversity should be part of the formal education process
- Illustrates student, family, school, and community roles in the learning process.
- Describes how to incorporate intercultural communication and relationship building skills into curriculum.
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