Understanding the Urban Child

Includes:

• Information regarding characteristics of the urban child
• Urban youth statistics
• Comparison of the urban child vs. the rural child
  
• Graphic organizers
  

Teacher Preparation for Urban Settings

Includes:

• Information for pre-service teachers
• Things to consider before teaching in urban settings
• Importance of teacher commitment and the building of genuine relationships
  

Effective Strategies in Urban Teaching

Includes:

• Effective strategies and demonstrated by successful urban teachers
• Innovative methods to engage student learning 
• Development of interpersonal relationships 
• Graphic Organizers