Author Description

Today's teachers need to be familiar with diverse issues and teaching methods in the classroom. Ethnic and cultural diversity are not the only topics to consider when teaching reading; language diversity, class, and gender need to be considered as well. Connected with major research and theoretical framework - vital to today's teachers - this book provides concepts and strategies for practical use in today's diverse classrooms. This book emphasizes diversity in the classroom and how it affects reading instruction in the content areas. Designed for middle and secondary grades teachers of reading and content area reading.