2. Culturally Responsive
Teaching: Definition
• Culturally Responsive
teaching: Teaching using
culturally relevant symbols,
language, dance, art,
legends, folktales, games,
items, examples, values,
customs, and celebrations
that demonstrate inclusion
of all students.
3. Key Factors Affecting Academic Success
Pre-School Learning:
High emphasis on
reading, conversing
and listening
Consistent Attendance
in School
School Climate and
Resources
Quality of Teaching &
Curriculum Choices
Personal
Characteristics of
Student: Intelligence,
ability, and motivation
4. We know what helps students succeed
Set High Expectations for
All Students
Manage Your Own
Implicit Bias
Use Explicit Instructional
Principles coupled with
Active Engagement for All
5. What the experts say:
Legitimize
Student Voices
Build alliances
with students'
families and
communities
Keep abreast
of the plural
and evolving
nature of
youth cultural
practices
Adapt
'evidence
based'
practices for
the cultures in
your
classroom
Create a
cultural art
and sports
program
6. Your Situation:
Issues to consider
Your
Relational
Goals
Study
published
research
Gather
your own
observable
data
Your Own Culture
Help your
students
understand
traditions
Teach cultural
assimilation
Teach
about
mixed race
heritage
Learn how to move
seamlessly in different
cultural circles
