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Hollins, Etta Ruth – Journal of Teacher Education, 1982
Marva Collins' teaching style includes positive reinforcement, high teacher expectation, high motivation, and love. Cultural congruence, or the relationship between curriculum and the pupil's cultural experiences outside the school, is also a significant factor. Although she uses a traditional curriculum, Ms. Collins' success lies in the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Culture, Black Dialects, Conventional Instruction