Disciplinary Literacy as a Support for Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning

Students deserve inclusive and engaging learning experiences. Opportunities for student growth, in environments that honor culture and language, are essential in a modern society. Thoughtful disciplinary literacy practices offer embedded opportunities across grade levels and content areas to support inclusive classroom cultures. Therefore, the value of culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy supported through literacy experiences should not be underestimated and should become a priority for K-12 stakeholders. This book develops a conceptual framework and pedagogical support for disciplinary literacy practices related to culturally and linguistically responsive teaching and learning. It is ideal for curriculum directors, education faculty, educational researchers, instructional facilitators, literacy professionals, practicing teachers, pre-service teachers, professional development coordinators, school counselors, and teacher preparation programs.