Chapter 3: Culturally Responsive Teaching
This chapter focuses on the “Being” aspects of culturally responsive teaching, and offers frameworks for understanding pedagogical changes.
For Reflection:
Below are questions to consider as you begin this chapter:
- Do the instructional resources I use allow learners to see themselves?
- Do I use cultural references, experiences, and knowledges learners bring as assets to be connected to or built upon?
- Do I review the instructional resources I use for historical accuracy, stereotypes, cultural relevance, and multiple perspectives?
- How do I seek to learn about my learners’ existing knowledge, cultural backgrounds, interests, and issues of concern?
- How do my behavioral and communication expectations of learners consider varying cultural norms?
- How do I reduce communication barriers with my learners?
- How do I cultivate trust, authenticity, and transparency to my classroom demeanor?
- How can I grow in this area of my teaching?
