Exploring cultural competence in professional development schools

• Other Authors: Ferrara, JoAnne, 1955- (Editor), Nath, Janice L. (Editor), Beebe, Ronald S. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K : Emerald Publishing Limited : Information Age Publishing, Inc., [2020]
• Series: Research in professional development schools.
• Subjects: Laboratory schools > United States.; Culturally relevant pedagogy > United States.; Education > Professional Development.; Adult education, continuous learning.; Teacher training.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781806605422
• DOI: 10.1108/9781648021367
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (226 pages) : illustrations, maps
• Access: Plný text je dostupný pouze z IP adres počítačů Univerzity Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně nebo vzdáleným přístupem pro zaměstnance a studenty

"This book examines the ways in which PDSs build cultural competence for various stakeholders including pre-service teachers, classroom teachers, school leaders, college faculty and K-12 students. Given the increased national attention on the opportunity gap present in underserved marginalized communities across the country, the authors in this series identify a combination of research-based practices and institutional changes that increase student attainment and develop educators' capacity to serve a range of diverse learners. We are certain the timeliness of the topic will provide educators with context for understanding the role PDSs play in the creation of culturally responsive schools"--