The IRIS Center for Training Enhancements Cultural and Linguistics Differences: What Teachers Should Know Zina Yzquierdo Peabody College at Vanderbilt University Claremont Graduate University Project # H325F010003 IRIS CENTER What does IRIS stand for? IDEA ‘04 and Research for Inclusive Settings IRIS CENTER What is IRIS? National Center for Training Enhancements Provides free, online resources for preservice and professional development IRIS CENTER The Array of IRIS Resources Includes: Modules Case Studies Other Resources Information Briefs Student Activities Web Resource Directory Online Dictionary IRIS CENTER IRIS Modules and the STAR Legacy Cycle • Grounded in learning science • How People Learn (HPL) theory IRIS CENTER IRIS CENTER Review Cultural and Linguistic Differences Module QuickTime™ and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture. IRIS CENTER IRIS CENTER Teaching and Learning in New Mexico: Considerations for Diverse Student Populations QuickTime™ and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture. IRIS CENTER IRIS Center: for Technical Support Peabody College • Vanderbilt University (800) 831-6134 Toll Free iris@vanderbilt.edu for Training Claremont Graduate University (CGU) (866) 626-IRIS (4747) Toll Free iris@cgu.edu http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu www.iriscenter.com IRIS CENTER