Unlock the transformative power of brain-based culturally responsive teaching with Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain by Zaretta Hammond (Foreword by Yvette Jackson). This groundbreaking volume provides educators with a neuroscience-informed framework to deepen engagement, foster rigor, and close the achievement gap for culturally and linguistically diverse students.
Why This Book Matters
Teachers and instructional leaders face persistent challenges, including the urgency to meet rigorous academic standards while supporting diverse learners. Hammond bridges the gap between culturally responsive pedagogy and cognitive science, offering a cohesive, actionable model for enriching student learning.
Inside the Book: What You’ll Discover
- How culture shapes the brain: Discover how cultural backgrounds program cognitive processes and influence how learners perceive and engage with instruction.
- Ten essential “Key Moves”: A practical roadmap to develop students’ learning mindsets and progressively build their capacity for independent thought.
- Self-reflection prompts: Evaluate, refine, and adapt your teaching practices through built-in reflective tools.
Who Benefits Most
- Classroom teachers aiming to turn theory into authentic, brain-aligned practice.
- Instructional coaches crafting professional development with an equity lens.
- School leaders fostering inclusive, high-expectation learning environments.
MARGARET –
This book is well written and loaded with relevant information that will add value to your practice and STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.