Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students

<strong></strong> <p><strong><em><span>A bold, brain based teaching approach to culturally responsive instruction</span></em></strong></p> <p><span><br> To close the achievement gap, diverse classrooms need a proven framework for optimizing student engagement. Culturally responsive instruction has shown promise, but many teachers have struggled with its implementation―until now. </span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>In this book, Zaretta Hammond draws on cutting edge neuroscience research to offer an innovative approach for designing and implementing brain compatible culturally responsive instruction. </span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>The book includes:</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <ul><li><span>Information on how one’s culture programs the brain to process data and affects learning relationships</span></li> <li><span>Ten "key moves" to build students’ learner operating systems and prepare them to become independent learners</span></li> <li><span>Prompts for action and valuable self reflection</span></li> </ul>