Culturally Proficient Inquiry - 9781412926027
Published Date:
2/20/2008
Author:
Westphal Jr., R.
Subject:
Professional Learning
Format:
Softcover
2-ISBN10:
1412926025
ISBN10:
1412926025
child:
2
rightsCode:
CDN
ISBN13:
9781412926027
ISBN13:
Weight:
576.00 Grams
Dimensions:17.78 cm
1.60 cm
25.40 cm
Description
Use inquiry to promote equity and transform your school's educational environment!Using cultural proficiency as a lens, the authors guide practitioners through the process of gathering and analyzing data to meet the needs of historically underserved students. This book outlines a critical evaluation process and provides rubrics to examine why some students are not being educated to their full potential. With a CD-ROM of tables and spreadsheets for data entry, the book show educators how to: Encourage discussions about educational equity Create a realistic picture of a school's cultural and economic diversity Initiate authentic systemic change Effectively respond to NCLB mandates