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THE PRACTICE: Reshaping the Curriculum - A reshaped curriculum is culturally responsive to the background of students.
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The Education Alliance at Brown University
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Integrating Language and Culture in a Middle School American History Class
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/ncrcdsll/epr8.htm
This research details information on linguistically and culturally diverse students in the United States and their learning of American History. It emphasizes the need to offer students coursework as they are learning English. Ideas for teaching ELLs American History are included.
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Promoting Reading among Mexican American
http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/pages/1883.shtml
Good books can help children
develop pride in their ethnic identity, provide positive role models, develop knowledge about
cultural history, and build self-esteem. However, Mexican American students in the United
States often do not experience literature in this way. This Digest by Yvonne I. Murray and Jose Velazquez identifies key challenges,
recommends classroom strategies, provides literature selection guidelines, and suggests
reading lists for various grade levels.
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Selecting Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Materials
http://www.ericdigests.org/2000-1/selecting.html
This Digest by Rosa Santos and Debbie Reese focuses on how to identify, select, and adapt culturally and linguistically appropriate materials (e.g., books, brochures, pamphlets, fact sheets, and multimedia) for parents and family members.
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