Funds of Knowledge for Teaching: Using a Qualitative Approach to Connect Homes and Classrooms (original) (raw)

The research explores the dynamic interplay between homes and classrooms, particularly focusing on households often perceived as economically disadvantaged. Through a qualitative approach, the study examines three interrelated activities: ethnographic analysis of household dynamics, classroom practices, and collaborative after-school study groups involving teachers and researchers. By establishing strategic connections between these entities, the project seeks to inform classroom practices with community-based knowledge, illustrating how insights gained from household visits can lead to innovative instructional activities.