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Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

• Storytelling: Addressing the Literacy Needs of Diverse Learners
  "Teaching Exceptional Children", Vol. 33, #5, 2001 (PDF)
  -- Encouraging the use of various styles of storytelling from diverse backgrounds increases cultural understanding in the classroom.
  
  
• Honoring Diversity in Early Childhood Education Materials
  "Teaching Exceptional Children", Vol. 34, #3, 2002 (PDF)
  -- Discusses the use of "cultural guides" in selecting and adapting material that is well suited for the culturally diverse classroom.
  
  
• Creating Culturally Responsive, Inclusive Classrooms
  "Teaching Exceptional Children", Vol. 33, #4, Mar/Apr 2001 (PDF format).
  
  
• Shared Accountability: Encouraging Diversity-Responsive Teaching in Inclusive Contexts
  "Teaching Exceptional Children", Vol. 35, #6, July/August 2003 (PDF format)
  
  
• Understanding the Impact of Language Differences on Classroom Behavior
  "What Works Briefs" #2