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Instructional Practices

Culturally Responsive Teaching (2211-26)


Description
Do you have a student from Asia or Africa in your classroom? Do you have a student who just moved from a rural area to your urban school? Do you know how to deal with them? Do you know how to encourage them to participate in your classroom? This course will help you understand what culturally responsive teaching is and its importance in creating a successful lesson plan. You will be provided with some hands-on materials and teaching resources that will help you decenter and embrace your students.

Includes the free, downloadable resource:
➤ Culturally Responsive Lesson Plan Ideas

Course Author: Dr. Budimka Uskokovic

Content
  • Welcome
  • Culture at the Core of Teaching
  • What is culture?
  • Two Different Teaching Approaches
  • How biased are you?
  • So, What is culturally responsive teaching?
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching
  • Main Elements of Culturally Responsive Teaching
  • The Importance of Culturally Responsive Teaching for Students’ Engagement
  • Culturally Responsive Education in Action
  • The Importance of Culturally Responsive Teaching for Students’ Engagement
  • What can a teacher do?
  • Strategies for Designing Culturally Responsive Lesson Plans
  • Designing Lesson Plans
  • Take Action: Plan a Culturally Responsive Lesson
  • Learning Extensions
  • About the Author
  • Share Your Feedback
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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