Lesson 2- How Culturally Responsive Teaching Relates to Your Classroom
Objective
Students will be able to explain why culturally responsive teaching is important.
Why is Culturally Responsive Teaching Important?
Today our classrooms are very diverse. All of our students come from different backgrounds, meaning that each student has something unique to bring to the table. Because of this, it's important that teachers are aware of students' backgrounds and how it may affect their strengths and weaknesses. Studies have shown that culturally responsive teaching has many positive impacts on students. Students who are taught in a culturally responsive classroom have higher success rates compared to students taught in a traditional classroom.
Impacts of culturally responsive teaching:
- Strengthens students' sense of identity.
- Promotes equity and inclusivity in the classroom.
- Motivates and engages students.
- Encourages critical thinking.
- Students feel valued and take ownership of their learning.
Review the following materials to learn more about the impacts of culturally responsive teaching:
The following article discusses 5 ways in which culturally responsive teaching benefits students.
This article discusses what culturally responsive teaching is, how to use it in your classroom, and its benefits.
https://soeonline.american.edu/blog/culturally-responsive-teaching
This video looks at a 2nd grade class in DC and the impacts culturally responsive teaching had on the students.
Assessment
During this course you will answer reflection questions at the end of each lesson. There is a corresponding assignment on Google Classroom where you may type and submit your answers. Join our Google Classroom with code: 2yrw7cx
Question: Why is culturally responsive teaching important? How does it relate to a diverse classroom? (Make sure to reference at least one of the resources listed above).
Resources
Burnham, K. (2020, July 31). Culturally responsive teaching: 5 strategies for educators. Northeastern University Graduate Programs. Retrieved April 14, 2022, from https://www.northeastern.edu/graduate/blog/culturally-responsive-teaching-strategies/
Culturally responsive teaching strategies: Importance, Benefits & Tips. Culturally Responsive Teaching: Strategies and Tips | American University. (2019, December 5). Retrieved April 14, 2022, from https://soeonline.american.edu/blog/culturally-responsive-teaching
Lancaster, D. (2015, June 24). Culturally responsive teaching. YouTube. Retrieved April 14, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Uc0dFs5nO8
Muniz, J. (2019, September 23). 5 ways culturally responsive teaching benefits learners. New America. Retrieved April 14, 2022, from https://www.newamerica.org/education-policy/edcentral/5-ways-culturally-responsive-teaching-benefits-learners/
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