Welcome back to this bi-monthly monthly series which focuses on culturally-relevant reading instruction. The last time I blogged, I listed ten telltale signs of a good multicultural children’s book. Now it strikes me that even with such a checklist, tracking down multicultural children’s books can be difficult. For one, mainstream bookstores and even some libraries don’t carry many of the … [Read more...]
Cultural Diversity
Ten Tips for Selecting Multicultural Books for Reading Instruction
Welcome back to this bi-monthly series which focuses on culturally relevant reading instruction. We started off back in September with an introduction to culturally relevant reading instruction and in my last blog, I suggested eight ways to engage multilingual/bilingual learners in reading while supporting language acquisition. This blog is about one of the cornerstones of the culturally … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Foster Reading Growth in Multilingual Learners
In these diverse times, it is very likely that teachers will encounter limited English proficiency (LEP) learners in their classrooms or other learning settings. Students learning English, or English Language Learners (ELL), are no longer a minority segment of the school population. ELLs are among the nation’s fastest-growing group of students and are set to become a majority in schools. As of … [Read more...]
An Introduction to Culturally Relevant Reading Instruction
There has been much talk amongst literacy experts about the importance of using students’ backgrounds, knowledge and experiences to inform learning in the classroom and during reading instruction. The logic that schools and teachers should seek to create a bridge between students’ home and school lives makes so much sense, but in fact, the reality does not always live up to the ideal. … [Read more...]
