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- Title: Fostering Cultural Competence Through School-Based Routines (Promising Practices)
- Author : Multicultural Education
- Release Date : January 22, 2006
- Genre: Education,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 215 KB
Description
Over the last four decades, the student population attending our nation's schools, particularly in urban areas, has changed dramatically, becoming more ethnically, linguistically, and economically diverse (Shakespear, Beardsley, & Newton, 2003). This increase in diverse student populations has brought about a number of challenges for a largely Caucasian and female teacher workforce (Garmon, 2004). Questions about the mismatch between the cultural backgrounds of our nation's teaching force and the students they serve have prompted many to ponder the existence of a "cultural clash" (Casteel, 1998; Cartledge, Kea, & Ida, 2000; Necochea, 1997). A typical example detailing this cultural clash is presented in Table 1. Widespread concern regarding the achievement gaps between Caucasian and minority groups (e.g., Latino and African Americans) is reflected in federal legislation (i.e., No Child Left Behind) and in the actions of teachers and administrators in schools (Alder, 2002; Brown, 2002; Walker-Dalhouse, 2005). In short, "dealing with diversity" is a critical issue for teachers, administrators, and families affecting all students.
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