Sally Nathenson-Mejía|Kathy Escamilla
Connecting With Latino Children: Bridging Cultural Gaps with Children's Literature
University of Colorado Denver|University of Colorado System|University of Colorado Boulder
abstract teachers generally come teacher education programs little background multicultural issues instructional techniques study documents use latino childrens literature field experience seminars help preservice teachers teacher candidates gain background knowledge cultures traditions language issues surrounding latinos united states elementary students working teacher candidates use literature field experience classrooms tapping childrens funds knowledge encouraging children respond personal way experience enriches teacher candidates work children broadens personal perspective understanding cultures different study found using latino childrens literature university teacher education program benefited preservice teachers students