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ap345 · **on:** Sep 14, 2018

The author suggests strategies to address the achievement gap. Discuss strategies outlined in Chapter 11: Diversity and the Achievement Gap.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are some advantages of using technology for students?

What will be an ideal response?

akudia · **Reply #1 on:** Sep 14, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: Answers will vary, but should include a detailed discussion of many of the
strategies outlined in the text: carefully assess student knowledge and skills; develop goals to address gaps in student knowledge and skills; create partnerships with other teachers regarding effective culturally relevant instructional strategies and content; make learning relevant; identify cultural models that can be used to build student knowledge; affirm student identity and cultural backgrounds; integrate cultural knowledge and models; and engage parents in partnerships to enhance the learning of their children.

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: Answers will vary, but should include explanations discussed in the chapter (i.e., access to more resources, storing work on the cloud, creating and providing mini-lessons, providing online tutoring, responding to students, and offering additional support).