Urban Teachers' Use of Culturally Responsive Management Strategies

• DOI: 10.1353/tip.2003.0041
• Publication Date: 2007-02-07T03:49:18Z
• Authors: Dave F. Brown
• Keywords: Assertiveness

Gaining students' cooperation in urban classrooms involves establishing an environment where teachers address cultural and ethnic needs, as well their social, emotional, cognitive needs. This article describes the management strategies of 13 1st- through 12th-grade from seven cities throughout United States. These educators' practices are compared to literature on culturally responsive teaching. All use several strategies–including demonstrating care for students, acting with authority assertiveness, using congruent communication patterns establish a productive learning diverse students.