The author suggests strategies to address the achievement gap. Discuss strategies outlined in Chapter 11: Diversity and the Achievement Gap
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Answers will vary, but should include a detailed discussion of many of the
strategies outlined in the text: carefully assess student knowledge and skills; develop goals to address gaps in student knowledge and skills; create partnerships with other teachers regarding effective culturally relevant instructional strategies and content; make learning relevant; identify cultural models that can be used to build student knowledge; affirm student identity and cultural backgrounds; integrate cultural knowledge and models; and engage parents in partnerships to enhance the learning of their children.
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What will be an ideal response?
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