This document discusses culturally relevant pedagogy and strategies for teaching culturally diverse students. It provides data about the demographic makeup and challenges facing students in Lamar County, Georgia. It then discusses the importance of understanding students' cultural backgrounds and incorporating their cultures and experiences into lesson planning to create a meaningful learning environment. Suggestions are provided for how teachers can make their instruction more culturally relevant, such as using popular music and media in lessons and having respect for students' home cultures.

1. Dealing with Diversity Jessica Traylor and Kiana Clayborn May 2009

6. Educational Attainment in Lamar County 2000 Census Summary Percent of Population 25 Years and Older

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17. Reshaping Media If we embrace it, we can direct its influence.

25. Group Counseling Example The following slides are posters created for athematic small-group counseling. The groups were done at the Primary School this school year. Thanks to Daniel Sergent for sharing his creativity and passion for use in this presentation. F:ulturally Relevant Pedagogyusic2 Track 02 1.m4a

32. Reshaping Media Think-Pair-Share AMLA or CML Guides: analyze one of these ads BOOTY IS BOOTY

33. Reshaping Media Think-Pair-Share What can you do to reshape media and use it as a teaching tool? Status Quo

34. Reshaping Media Several “programs” are available to assist us in using the media to teach valuable life and academic lessons. Rhyme & Reason Flocabulary Hip-Hop Curriculum

38. Thanks! Comments? Questions?