Teaching African American Learners to Read: Perspectives and Practices

Twenty-one original, adapted, and previously-published articles from the past 25 years, written by 26 American educators, serve as a methodical exposition of the best pedagogy, scholarship, and practical and effective approaches to the education of African American students. Coverage includes the fundamental concepts and historical frameworks of teaching African American children; best practices at the elementary, middle, and high school levels for teaching African American children to read; the significance of culture in the teaching-learning process for African American learners; and assessment issues as they relate to African American students. For teachers, teacher educators, and administrators. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR