About the Book
Bonnie Davis's book illustrates the cultural competencies that educators need to understand when trying to reduce the achievement gap. -Charles Rankin, Director Midwest Equity Assistance Center The examples in the book are wonderful. I obtained a lot of ideas that I can share with preservice and inservice teachers as well as administrators. Reading this book will give educators the opportunity to gather information, reflect, and see ways to change their classrooms to reach all learners. -Rosalind Pijeaux Hale, Professor Division of Education, Xavier University of Louisiana Today's teacher faces the challenge of reaching culturally and ethnically diverse students. The children in America's classrooms are changing in complexion and complexity, making teaching students with diverse backgrounds one of the greatest challenges you'll face. Administrators are also under pressure to close the achievement gap between White and Asian students and their racial and ethnically diverse counterparts. So how do you make sure all of your students learn, when nearly 40% of U.S. citizens are racial or ethnic minorities, who may see the world through a completely different cultural lens than you do? This reflective workbook for reaching and teaching students of varied backgrounds offers successful strategies for all subjects and grade levels. Using this practical handbook, you will learn: How to first recognize one's own culture to understand needs of diverse learners How to examine racism and its impact Strategies for establishing a school climate for teaching diverse learners Research-based instructional strategies to implement across the disciplines Using her expertise and success intraining hundreds of teachers, Bonnie Davis created this interactive workbook to help new and experienced teachers find better ways of teaching their students.
Review :
"For many years, Davis has masterfully taught students who don't look like her. This book enables educators to explore her thoughtful pedagogies and emerge with strategies that improve teacher instruction and student performance. From a courageous teacher of teachers comes the real stuff that shows white teachers, and everyone else for that matter, how to effectively meet the needs of underserved students of color populations. Thank you Bonnie!" -- Glenn E. Singleton, Executive Director (07/13/2005)
"This book shows teachers and administrators exactly how the knowledge that has been gathered by research on diverse learners can be put to use in their classrooms and schools." -- Mariela Nunez-Janes, Assistant Professor, Anthropology & Co-Director, Ethnic Studies (05/16/2005)
.,."gives you the opportunity to reflect and respond rather than react." -- NEA Today, May 2006 (05/01/2006)
"A provocative book packed with critical questions, arresting ideas, and stimulating discussions to provide the reader practical strategies for culturally-relevant teaching." -- NACADA Journal, Fall 2006 (09/01/2006)
"Bonnie Davis was instrumental in structuring the MA in Diverse Learners for Fontbonne University. Her sensitivity to all aspects of diversity is without peer, and we were fortunate to have her mentor us through the design process. We look forward to the use of her book in this program" -- William W. Freeman, Dean of Education (07/15/2005)
"Dr Davis??? book illustrates the cultural competencies that educators need to understand when trying to reduce the achievement gap." -- Charles Rankin, Director (06/24/2005)
"Dr. Davis' book guides the reader through a personal reflection process that leads to a deeper understanding of the role of culture in teaching and learning. The workbook creates a format for educators to examine their environment, beliefs, and practices as they search for ways to help all students in their classes achieve academically." -- Sandra Anderson, Instructional Specialist (06/13/2005)
"Perfect for a teachers' study group, faculty inservice meetings, or staff development. Research-based teaching strategies for diverse learners as well as suggestions for activities across the curriculum are accompanied by thought-provoking questions and opportunities for reflection." -- Curriculum Connections, Fall 2006
"Qatari and Omani, Iraqi and Irani-my students don't look like me. Davis' strategies work not only in American multicultural settings but also in EFL classrooms around the world. She shows teachers how to create a special climate for learning and to enrich their instruction by drawing on the unique cultural backgrounds of their students." -- Elizabeth M. Krekeler, Professor (05/04/2006)
"The author's understanding and respect for student's of varying abilities and diverse backgrounds are reflected in a wealth of practical and appropriate instructionsl strategies designed to motivate and challenge all readers and writers - whether they be eagar or reluctant." -- Lola Mapes, Retired Elementary Teacher - Literacy Consultant (07/11/2005)
"The examples in the book are wonderful. I obtained a lot of ideas that I can share with preservice and inservice teachers as well as administrators. Reading this book will give educators the opportunity to gather information, reflect, and see ways to change their classrooms to reach all learners." -- Rosalind Pijeaux Hale, Professor of Education (05/26/2005)
"This resource, thoroughly researched yet easily readable, is likely to encourage and inspire teachers. Its practical, concrete approach provides educators with suggestions they can implement immediately so that they begin to see a difference in their students." -- LinguaPhile@GrammarAndMore.com (03/01/2006)
"Wow! Finally, a resource that helps teachers reflect personally and translate that learning into classroom strategies that will move us to eliminating the achievement gap!" -- Dr. Cheryl L. Compton, Assistant Superintendent (06/17/2005)
"Written in plain terms, How to Teach Students Who Don't Look Like You is a singularly valuable resource especially for teachers struggling to close 'achievement gaps' in the classroom." -- Internet Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review, Vol. 16, Number 3, March 2006 (03/04/2006)
"For many years Davis has masterfully taught students who don't look like her. This book enables educators to explore her thoughtful pedagogies and emerge with strategies that improve teacher instruction and student performance. From a courageous teacher of teachers comes the real stuff that shows White teachers, and everyone else for that matter, how to effectively meet the needs of underserved student of color populations. Thank you Bonnie!"
"Dr Davis book illustrates the cultural competencies that educators need to understand when trying to reduce the achievement gap." -- Charles Rankin, Director (06/24/2005)
"Dr Davis' book illustrates the cultural competencies that educators need to understand when trying to reduce the achievement gap." -- Charles Rankin, Director (06/24/2005)
..."gives you the opportunity to reflect and respond rather than react." -- NEA Today, May 2006 (05/01/2006)
"Dr Davisb book illustrates the cultural competencies that educators need to understand when trying to reduce the achievement gap." -- Charles Rankin, Director (06/24/2005)
., ."gives you the opportunity to reflect and respond rather than react."
"A provocative book packed with critical questions, arresting ideas, and stimulating discussions to provide the reader practical strategies for culturally-relevant teaching."
"Dr Davis??? book illustrates the cultural competencies that educators need to understand when trying to reduce the achievement gap."
"Qatari and Omani, Iraqi and Irani-my students don't look like me. Davis' strategies work not only in American multicultural settings but also in EFL classrooms around the world. She shows teachers how to create a special climate for learning and to enrich their instruction by drawing on the unique cultural backgrounds of their students."
"This resource, thoroughly researched yet easily readable, is likely to encourage and inspire teachers. Its practical, concrete approach provides educators with suggestions they can implement immediately so that they begin to see a difference in their students."
