Culturally Responsive Teaching Quiz

Study Notes

Culture encompasses learned beliefs and values within a social group, which influences behaviors and interactions.
Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) integrates cultural content to boost engagement and achievement for all students.
CRT values the cultural heritages of various ethnic groups, acknowledging their impact on learning attitudes and dispositions.
It creates connections between students' home experiences and academic content, enhancing the learning experience.

Recognizes diverse student backgrounds, enriching the curriculum through multicultural materials.
Employs varied instructional strategies tailored to different learning styles.
Encourages students to appreciate their own and each other's cultural backgrounds, fostering a supportive classroom environment.

Students whose culture aligns with the school's benefit from the learning process, while those marginalized may feel alienated.
Lack of recognition can lead to disengagement, affecting academic performance negatively.

Relationships: Learn about students' cultures, adapt teaching approaches, and develop strong connections, especially with challenging students.
Curriculum: Use culturally relevant stories and examples, incorporating aspects of students' lives.
Delivery: Promote interactive dialogue and provide frequent feedback, varying instructional methods to maintain engagement.

Goal: Create meaningful learning experiences allowing students to maintain their integrity while achieving academic success.
Inclusion: Foster a connected classroom environment where respect is paramount, utilizing small group interactions.
Attitude: Encourage positive dispositions toward learning by infusing personal relevance and choices into topics.
Meaning: Engage students through challenging experiences that incorporate their perspectives, facilitating active questioning and research.
Competence: Help learners understand effective learning strategies, allowing diverse representations of knowledge and skills.