1. Chapter 4 Learning About Diverse Populations of Students
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Making connections for learning

2. Focus Questions
What do classroom teachers need to know about students from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds and how might this knowledge inform their teaching?
Are there unique skills and knowledge acquired by students through their ethnic heritage or status in the society that may have implications for teaching and learning?
What are the best ways for teachers to acquire the knowledge they most need about the students they teach?
How are teachers to deal with the ethical responsibility of having extensive knowledge about individual students?
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3. Teacher Beliefs Influence Teaching Practices
Students
Instruction
Classroom context
Culture and ethnicity
Local community
Societal context
Experiences background
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4. Knowledge of Students Informs Teaching Practices
Students’ desires, expectations, and interests
Experiences in school
Experiences outside of school
Parental expectations
Parental suggestions
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5. Getting to Know the Local Community
Photo documentary
Demographic profile
Electronic portfolio
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6. Using knowledge of local community
Engagement
Guidance
Practice
Connection
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