Mr. Karnes scheduled individual meetings with parents of each of his immigrant students and asked them about the jobs, skills, traditions, religion, and other information that was important to them in their heritage countries. Later Mr. Kanes used this information in teaching to help students relate their new learning to things that were familiar. Mr. Kanes is using what practice?
A. Student-led conferencing
B. Funds of knowledge
C. Welcome center for immigrant parents
D. Sheltered instruction
Ans: B. Funds of knowledge
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