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Publication Date: 2016
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Overcoming Cultural Inequalities with Diverse Children's Literature: Recommendations That Support Culturally Responsive Teaching with Multicultural Literature
Sharp, Laurie A.; Johnson, Robin D.
English in Texas, v46 n1 p23-29 Spr-Sum 2016
In a diverse society, teachers must adopt a culturally relevant pedagogy that utilizes culturally responsive teaching practices, such as the incorporation of diverse children's literature. In doing so, teachers build global perspectives and global citizenry in students as they see themselves in text, encounter alternative perspectives, and develop understandings of lives beyond their own. The purpose of this article is to articulate three literature-based recommendations that enhance educational opportunities and overcome cultural inequalities through the inclusion of diverse children's literature.
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Reading Instruction, Culturally Relevant Education, Diversity, Cultural Awareness, Reading Material Selection, Language Arts, Guidelines
Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts. 919 Congress Avenue Suite 1400, Austin, TX 78701. Tel: 512-617-3200; Web site: http://www.tctela.org
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Language: English
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