Culturally Proficient Instruction: A Guide for People Who Teach - Softcover

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"Culturally Proficient Instruction, Second Edition, provides a nonthreatening framework for educators to investigate their personal and collective beliefs and practices. It serves as an excellent tool to guide and promote an open discussion and examination of the diversity challenges facing our schools and communities." (From the Foreword by Philip C. McCullum, Director 2005-03-11)

"This is one of the best books I have read about instruction--period. The authors invite those who teach to look deeply inside themselves to engage in reflection, to enhance relationships, and to improve their practices in ways that enable all students to learn at high levels." (Gale Hulme, Director, Programs & Strategic Initiatives 2005-03-11)

"Culturally Proficient Instruction, Second Edition, enables educators to act on the proposition that all children can learn, and suggests knowable ways by which to achieve that goal. This book gives a context and voice to the notion that culturally proficient instructors add value and dignity to children's lives, and a dimension of professionalism to their artistry as teachers and leaders." (From the Afterword by Rudolph F. Crew, Superintendent 2005-03-11)

"Our entire management team has used Cultural Proficiency as a mind set for school improvement. In attempting to support schools who serve a large number of students of color focus on serving all students equitably, Cultural Proficiency has been a critical asset for our teams. Responding to the issues of race, culture, poverty, language, and disabilities is complex, overwhelming, and often an emotional task in many schools. The Cultural Proficiency Tools provide those of us involved in serving these schools a guide that helps lower anxiety, do what is right and just, and respond respectfully to the  schools and their communities." (Linda MacDonell, Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services Division 2005-06-09)

"Culturally Proficient Instruction doesn't happen by putting a diversity poster on the wall or saying, 'all kids can learn.' To change the culture and instruction at low-performing, diverse schools, educators must first look at themselves. This book, with a format that encourages and guides us through self reflection on the most important aspects of culture and diversity, is a lifeboat for those who really want to change the way we fail to educate all students." (Katie Curry, Principal 2005-08-29)

"Faculties interested in addressing cultural diversity and differences can use this volume as a study text." (Curriculum Connections, Fall 2006)

Reseña del editor

'The second edition of Culturally Proficient Instruction helps educators understand that profound and productive engagement with all learners is fundamental to successful teaching and learning. Authentic stories guide teachers through a professional journey into reflective practice while practical ideas suggest possible learning futures. Thoughtfully, readers are invited to replace well intentioned but culturally naïve practice with strategies that demonstrate skill and increase proficiency' - from the foreword by Rob Larson

'Culturally Proficient Instruction enables educators to act on the proposition that all children can learn and suggests knowable ways by which to achieve that goal. This book gives a context and voice to the notion that culturally proficient instructors add value and dignity to children's lives and a dimension of professionalism to their artistry as teachers and leaders' - from the foreword to the first edition by Rudolph F. Crew

Social justice, equity, closing the achievement gap, reaching all learners - these are the goals of today's educators, but how does one go about making these values a reality in classrooms? Thousands of educators have found the answer in the framework of cultural proficiency. Cultural proficiency provides educators with the tools to work effectively with those who differ from them. It doesn't mean that you know everything there is to know about others-rather, it is the self-awareness to know how you-because of your ethnicity, culture, and life experiences-may offend or otherwise affect others.

In this thoroughly updated edition of the best-selling book, the authors provide opportunities for teachers to reflect on who they are as teachers, who their learners are, and what they each bring to the classroom. Each chapter of this interactive resource contains reflective questions, reflective activities, and group work to take readers deeper into the process of cultural proficiency. The book can be used individually, in pairs, or in groups. A case study based on the the authors' extensive work in a variety of settings provides an opportunity for readers to see, hear, and feel what cultural proficiency looks like in practice.