THE PRACTICE: Cultural Sensitivity - To maximize learning opportunities, teachers gain knowledge of the cultures represented in their classrooms and translate this knowledge into instructional practice.
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References

Banks, J.A., McGee, B., & Cherry, A. (2001). Multicultural education: Issues & perspectives (4th Ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Nieto, S. (1999). The light in their eyes: Creating multicultural learning opportunities. New York: Teachers College.

Villegas, A. M. (1991). Culturally responsive pedagogy for the 1990's & beyond. ERIC Clearinghouse on Teacher Education, Washington, DC.

Williams, B. (1996). Closing the achievement gap. Virginia: ASCD

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