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SAGE PUBLISHING Aiming High Raising Attainment Of Pupils From Culturally-Diverse Backgrounds by Parker-Jenkins
What can schools do to raise the academic attainment of every pupil? Helping you to ensure that every pupil fulfils their potential, this book draws on the authors' research and practical experience to demonstrate what can be done to raise attainment, especially in pupils from culturally diverse backgrounds. This book contains tried-and-tested strategies for:- inducting asylum seekers- supporting bilingual learners- working with gypsy and traveller children- raising the attainment of black boys - working with parents and the local communityHighly practical, this book contains lesson activities, suggestions for improving your teaching skills, case studies and activities for professional reflection.All teachers, teaching assistants and teacher trainers, especially those working in culturally diverse classrooms, will want to read this book. IntroductionInduction For New ArrivalsSupporting EAL PupilsRaising 'Black Boys' AttainmentGypsy, Roma and Traveller Children in the UKWorking with Parents and the Local CommunityFinal Thoughts