To close the achievement gap, diverse classrooms need a proven framework for optimizing student engagement. Culturally responsive instruction has shown promise, but many teachers have struggled with its implementation―until now.
In this book, Zaretta Hammond draws on cutting edge neuroscience research to offer an innovative approach for designing and implementing brain compatible culturally responsive instruction.
The book includes:
    Information on how one’s culture programs the brain to process data and affects learning relationships
    Ten "key moves" to build students’ learner operating systems and prepare them to become independent learners
    Prompts for action and valuable self reflection
 
Table Of Contents
 
Foreword
Dr. Yvette Jackson
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
PART I—BUILDING AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE
1. Climbing Out of the Gap
2. What’s Culture Got to Do with It?
3. is Is Your Brain on Culture
4. Preparing to Be a Culturally Responsive Practitioner
PART II—BUILDING LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS
5. Building the Foundation of Learning Partnerships
6. Establishing Alliance in the Learning Partnership
7. Shiing Academic Mindset in the Learning Partnership
PART III—BUILDING INTELLECTIVE CAPACITY
8. Information Processing to Build Intellective Capacity
9. Creating a Culturally Responsive Community for Learning
8Epilogue
Glossary
References and Further Reading
Index