How+do+Teachers+Become+Culturally+Responsive?

= How do Teachers Become Culturally Responsive?=
 * Recognize that their values might reflect their prejudices or even racism toward certain groups.
 * Explore personal histories and experiences, as well as the history and current experiences of their students and families [to have a] greater appreciation of differences” (6).

Activities for Becoming a Culturally Responsive Teacher:

 * Engage in reflective teaching and writing
 * Explore personal and family history
 * Acknowledge membership in different groups
 * Learn about the history and experiences of diverse groups
 * Visit students’ families and communities
 * Visit or read about successful teachers in diverse settings
 * Develop an appreciation of diversity
 * Participate in reforming the institution

Activities for Culturally Responsive Instruction:

 * Acknowledge students’ differences as well as their commonalities
 * Validate students’ cultural identity in classroom practices and instructional materials
 * Educate students about the diversity of the world around them
 * Promote equity and mutual respect among students
 * Assess students’ ability and achievement validly
 * Foster a positive interrelationship among students, their families, the community, and the school
 * Motivate students to become active participants in their learning
 * Encourage students to think critically
 * Challenge students to strive for excellence as defined by their potential
 * Assist students in becoming socially and politically conscious

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 * 1) Theorists Discuss Culturally Responsive Teaching
 * 1) Teacher Reflections and Questionnaires on Cultural Responsiveness

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