Abstract:As student populations in classrooms in the United States continue to diversify, the diversity of classroom teachers lags behind significantly. It has become increasingly important for programs preparing (mostly white, female) teachers to invest in instructional strategies that promote culturally-relevant educational practices. This includes introducing pre-service teachers to the various discourse communities and practices that k-12 students bring to the classroom. The instructional method presented in this c… Show more
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