Introduction: We Can't Teach What We Don't Know

Gary Howard writes We Can't Teach What We Don't Know in response to today's constantly changing demographics in schools. Schools are changing, and this book strives to make us aware of that. Teacher's need to be aware of the diversity of students and understand how the new School Reform efforts affect their teaching. 

I am looking forward to reading this book because I think it is important for all teachers to understand diversity and not only recognize it, but know how to teach diverse populations. Culturally responsive teaching is something that is going to be increasing in importance as most teachers remain White, and the school populations are constantly changing and becoming more diverse. I hope this book can give a good perspective on how to be a more effective teacher in any classroom. 

Howard, G. (2006). We Can't Teach What We Don't Know (Second Ed.). New York, NY: Teachers College Press.