An RTI Guide to Improving the Performance of African American Students - Softcover

Williams, Dwayne D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1483319733 ISBN 13: 9781483319735

Publisher: Corwin, 2015

Synopsis

Help students thrive with this systematic approach to culturally responsive instruction!

This breakthrough book shows educators how to create culturally relevant RTI models that meaningfully engage African American students. You’ll learn to skillfully apply 4 core characteristics critical to culturally responsive instruction: communalism, movement expressiveness, orality, and verve. Richly detailed case studies and evidence-based, process-focused strategies will help you to:

• Understand how and why culture mediates learning
• Dispel cultural biases and appreciate the variability among all student groups 
• Address all tiers of the RTI model across grade levels
• Work collaboratively with African American parents and communities

 

About this title

About the Author

Dwayne D. Williams is a school psychologist, educational consultant, and certified success coach. He provides training to school districts on how to create culturally relevant educational models, including RTI models. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology (BA) from Fairmont State University; he earned a master’s degree in psychology (MA) and an Educational Specialist degree (EdS) from Marshall University Graduate College. Dwayne received training in the area of life coaching from Youth and Family Guidance, Inc. and received board-certified life coaching credentials through the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE). Dwayne is the founder of Tier 1 Educational Coaching and Consulting Services―a firm that provides urban educational and psychological consultative services to stakeholders, including administrators, teachers, community leaders, and parents. Dwayne is a first-generation college graduate and is devoted to shedding light on the importance of integrating cultural activities and instruction in the classroom. He was raised in housing projects in Springfield, Illinois, and often speaks on the need to connect with families and community leaders from underrepresented backgrounds. Dwayne is married to Toni Williams, and together they have two beautiful children: Dwayne II and Noni Williams.

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From the Back Cover

Guides educators toward an understanding of the socio-cultural characteristics of classrooms and why such an understanding is critical to fostering academic engagement of African American students.

Edition details

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1483319733
• ISBN 13: 9781483319735
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 280