Culturally Responsive Teaching

The following definitions of Culture and Culturally Responsive Teaching are from Brown University,

 

Culture is central to learning. It plays a role not only in communicating and receiving information, but also in shaping the thinking process of groups and individuals. A pedagogy that acknowledges, responds to, and celebrates fundamental cultures offers full, equitable access to education for students from all cultures.

 

Culturally Responsive Teaching is a pedagogy that recognizes the importance of including students' cultural references in all aspects of learning (Ladson-Billings,1994).

Some of the characteristics of culturally responsive teaching are:

1. Positive perspectives on parents and families

2. Communication of high expectations

3. Learning within the context of culture

4. Student-centered instruction

5. Culturally mediated instruction

6. Reshaping the curriculum

7. Teacher as facilitator

 

Reference:

Ladson-Billings, G. (1994). The dreamkeepers. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishing Co.

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