Through the stories of these two schools he
addresses the meaning of community in
multicultural America, the pros and cons of school choice, and what this all means for today's big
education policy debates.
Recommended Strategies: Supportive Provide opportunities for students to discuss concerns with teachers and counselors
Address issues of motivation, self - perception and self - efficacy Accommodate learning styles Modify teaching styles (e.g., abstract, concrete, visual, auditory) Use mastery learning Decrease competitive, norm - referenced environments Use cooperative learning and group work Use positive reinforcement and praise Seek affective and student - centered classrooms Set high expectations of students Use
multicultural education and counseling techniques and strategies Involve mentors and role models Involve family members in substantive ways