Effective Instructional Practices. This report focuses on linguistically and culturally diverse students who enter the formal education process from homes and communities in which English is not the primary language. These students experience unrealized academic success. Recent research is reviewed on effective instructional practices, including high levels of communication, integrated and thematic curriculum, collaborative learning, language and literacy, and perceptions. It is concluded that linguistically and culturally diverse students can be served effectively, that they can achieve academically at levels at or above national norms, and that instructional strategies that work best acknowledge, respect, and build upon the language and culture of the home.
Teachers are the key players and native language instruction is key in the early grades.
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