Monica L. Marks Ph. D.

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Matters of the Heart (eBook, ePUB)

Understanding Racial Interpretations & Cultural Perceptions in the Classroom for African American Students

Beschreibung

This book is a qualitative study on the influence of race and culture in the instructional planning within classrooms in a suburban school district. The study was designed using a focus group of teachers in grades four through eight who demonstrated successful growth for African American students using growth measures on state assessments. The focus group members met to answer predetermined research questions that tied to exploring the role of race and culture in the classroom. The group met regularly over a period of time and conducted discussions centered around activities to help generate reflective thinking on instructional pedagogy. This book provides readers with insight into the successful practices used when working to develop meaningful relationships using culturally responsive teaching practices.

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Autor

Born Monica Lynn Marks on November 21, 1970, into modest yet comfortable beginnings, Dr. Marks was unsuspecting of the gifts placed in her path. Acquiring a BS in management from the Central State University, Dr. Marks continued a career with the federal government. As she advanced within her profession and her education-completing programs at Central Michigan, Wright State University, and the University of Dayton-Dr. Marks was compelled to give back through the espouses of education. With over fifteen years of service in public education from the classroom to administration and with a lifetime experience of being a parent of one daughter and one son, Dr. Marks has plenty of passion and motivation for the education of African American children as she matriculates our nation. Recognizing the commitment to excellence needed in the growth and the achievement of all students, Dr. Marks submitted and published her dissertation, "Matters of the Heart: Understanding Racial Interpretations & Cultural Perceptions in the Classroom for African American Students." After successfully defending her dissertation, Dr. Marks returned to her school district, motivated to be a transformational Educator. Amidst numerous professional opportunities and speaking engagements, the young lady, once known simply as Monica, remains humble as she pursues her calling to bridge the gap between theory and practice. -Dr. Monica L. Marks

Produktdetails

• Verlag: AuthorHouse
• Seitenzahl: 222
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. September 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781504934299
• Artikelnr.: 52571886