Cultural Learning in Urban Schools and Minority Serving Institutions : A Guide for Educators by Tiffany Brown

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the social and?organizational factors shaping K-16 teachers' cultural learning?processes, through both a systematic review of the extant literature?on K-12 urban teacher thinking and interviews with instructional staff?at a high-performing minority serving institution (MSI). It highlights?common challenges K-16 educators face in navigating cultural?differences between themselves and their students. Drawing from?cultural psychology, organizational behavior, and organizational?psychology, the book offers evidence-based insights for creating?school systems in which educators working with students from?low-income and other minoritized cultural communities can critically?examine and challenge their cultural assumptions to create more?inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students,?as well as develop and implement more culturally responsive?classroom management practices.
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