Cross-Cultural Communication: An Essential Dimension of Effective Education

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Effective strategies are examined to improve cross-cultural communication among students. The Mid-Atlantic Equity Center identifies research that supports effective communication for learning.

Educating All Our Students: Improving Education for Children From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds

  http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/ncrcdsll/edall.htm

Successful instructional strategies for linguistically diverse students are presented in the final report of the National Center for Research on Cultural Diversity and Second Language Learning.

Hispanic-American Students and Learning Style

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Learning styles research is referenced to explain the classroom impact of cultural values for Hispanic-Americans.

Preparing Teachers for Multicultural Classrooms

  http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pubs/jeilms/vol14/chisholm.htm

Demographic trends in school enrollments indicate the need for multicultural education in preservice teacher preparation.

Teacher Talk: Enabling ELLs to "Grab On" and Climb High

  http://www.mec.edu/mascd/docs/yedlin.htm

The January 2004 issue of Perspectives includes this report on strategies used to scaffold writing instruction for first-grade English language learners.