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11. A biological brain in a cultural classroom : enhancing cognitive and social development through collaborative classroom management
      Grades: K - 12  ENC#: 033485
    This book, designed for teachers of grades K-12, provides ideas for improving student social development through democratic classroom management. The book is divided into eight chapters that discuss cultural and biological foundations of classroom management; developing balances between student and teacher energy in managing the classroom; and collaboratively managing cultural space, time, and movement.
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12. Perspectives on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
      Grades: K - 8  ENC#: 016863
    This book, part of the CHANGING THE FACES OF MATHEMATICS series, contains eight articles that address the teaching of mathematics to Asian American and Pacific Island children. It also explores the roles of language and culture in the classroom.
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13. The teaching gap : best ideas from the world's teachers for improving education in the classroom
      Grades: K - 12  ENC#: 016599
    This book, for adult stakeholders in educational improvement, describes the differences in teaching practices between the United States, Japan, and Germany that have been seen in the videotaped lessons as part of Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). The authors explain that, by looking at the cultural differences between classroom practices in the three countries, one can see the causes of the international gaps in student performance.
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14. Global perspectives for local action : using TIMSS to improve U.S. mathematics and science education
      Grades: K - 12  ENC#: 016539
    This book contains an analysis of the Third International Math and Science Study (TIMSS) and aims to provide insights into the findings along with practical information that schools and districts can use to improve their mathematics and science programs. This report is based on the belief that U.S.
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15. Creating culturally responsive classrooms
      Grades: K - 12  ENC#: 011169
    This book, developed for K to 12 teachers as part of the Psychology in the Classroom series, explores the different cultures, learning styles, and styles of behavior of students who are identified as African American, American Indian, Mexican American, and Hmong. The series seeks to integrate theory and practice by having an academic and a practicing teacher coauthor each book.
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16. Cultural proficiency : a manual for school leaders
      Grades: K - 12  ENC#: 015871
    This book is designed help educators improve interactions with diverse student populations to ensure that all students are treated respectfully and equitably. It guides them through an analysis of their schools and themselves as they plan , implement, and assess change.
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17. Japanese lessons : a year in a Japanese school through the eyes of an American anthropologist and her children
      Grades: K - 12  ENC#: 016957
    This book recounts the experiences of the author as an American parent with two children attending a Japanese elementary school. The author, an anthropologist, researches and explains the organization and practices of the Japanese educational system and suggests ways in which Americans can learn from Japanese practices.
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18. World cultures in the mathematics class
      Grades: K - 8  ENC#: 009651
    This article demonstrates some of the cultural differences in the mathematical perspectives of Native Americans, African Americans, and Latinos. Due to less access to educational opportunities during their preschool years, many of these children are placed in the lowest track, where they are usually presented with a limited, outdated curriculum, taught by rote memorization methods, and tested by standardized paper and pencil, multiple choice tests.
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19. Reaching out : best practices for educating Mexican-origin children and youth
      Grades: K - 12  ENC#: 017013
    This book examines difficulties encountered by Mexican origin students, one of the fastest growing minority groups in the United States. The first chapter presents some characteristics of the first and second generation Mexican immigrant school population and their implications for improving educational practice.
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20. More strategies for Educating everybody's children
      Grades: K - 12  ENC#: 020816
    This book, focusing on the education of homeless and immigrant children, is designed to promote reflection and discussion in the entire learning community. It reports what research and practice say about using diverse teaching strategies to improve student achievement.
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