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Culturally Responsive Literacy Instruction: How Is It Reflected in the Literature?
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Dukes, Charles; Ming, Kavin M.; Finnegan, Lisa A.; Miller, Katie M. – Multicultural Learning and Teaching, 2023
The theoretical base for culturally responsive practices is well established. This strong foundation can be strengthened through the identification and description of the empirical work demonstrating the utility of these practices when used to promote skill development in children. The purpose of this qualitative review of the literature was to…
Descriptors: Culturally Relevant Education, Literacy Education, Literature Reviews, Teaching Methods
Educating Culturally Diverse Students with Challenging Behaviors: A Review of Literature
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Carrero, Kelly M.; Lusk, Mandy E. – Multicultural Learning and Teaching, 2014
Changing demographics in American school systems necessitate educators to better prepare themselves to work with students from diverse backgrounds. Moreover, culturally diverse (CD) students are disproportionately represented in special education, indicating a need to investigate assessment for identification purposes. We, the authors, believe…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Student Diversity, Cultural Differences, Ethnic Groups
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students with Disabilities: Case Law Review
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Maydosz, Ann; Maydosz, Diane – Multicultural Learning and Teaching, 2013
Despite the fact that disability has been recognized as "a natural part of the human experience" (Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000) and that the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 and its later reauthorizations as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) should have served…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Minority Group Students, Court Litigation, Laws
Workplace Bullying and the Racially Diverse Urban Context: Implications for Adult Education
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Altman, Brian A. – Multicultural Learning and Teaching, 2009
From the perspective of the racial diversity of the urban environment (Daley, Fisher, & Martin, 2000), a literature review was conducted to explore how race connects to the issue of workplace bullying. Results of the literature review suggest that there are multiple points of view regarding whether workplace bullying includes or is separate…
Descriptors: Bullying, Work Environment, Ethnic Diversity, Racial Bias
Identity Development for Black Adolescents in Predominately White Rural Communities
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McGriff, Deborah L. – Multicultural Learning and Teaching, 2009
Research on identity development of African American adolescents in predominantly White rural settings is virtually nonexistent. This article examines current literature on the developmental tasks of adolescents and issues of ethnic congruence for African American students in predominately White rural communities. In addition, it calls for…
Descriptors: Identification (Psychology), African Americans, Adolescents, Whites
Developing College English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs
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Orlova, Irina A.; Kennedy, Jelane A. – Multicultural Learning and Teaching, 2009
This article examines available literature on college English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. The literature available on college ESL programs falls into three categories: (1) research reports and articles, (2) recent theoretical discussions on ESL teaching, and (3) thought pieces discussing college ESL curriculum development and assessment…
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, English (Second Language), Literature Reviews, Research Reports