Key Concepts in Pedagogy

Questions and Answers

What is pedagogy?

The art and science of teaching (correct)

The study of cultures

An educational policy

A method of brain training

What is culturally responsive teaching?

A pedagogy that recognizes the importance of including students' cultural references in all aspects of learning.

Define culture in the context provided.

Software for the brain; information our brain uses to help make sense of the world.

What are microaggressions?

Subtle, everyday verbal and non-verbal slights, snubs or insults which communicate hostile, derogatory or negative messages to people of color based solely on their marginalized group membership. Signup and view all the answers

What is Culturally Responsive Brain Rule #1?

The brain seeks to minimize social threats & maximize opportunities to connect with others in community. Signup and view all the answers

What does Culturally Responsive Brain Rule #2 emphasize?

Positive relationships keep our safety-threat detection system in check. Signup and view all the answers

What does Culturally Responsive Brain Rule #3 state about culture?

Culture guides how we process information. Signup and view all the answers

Explain Culturally Responsive Brain Rule #4.

Paying attention activates the brain for learning; attention-grabbing strategies signal to the brain that something important is happening. Signup and view all the answers

What does Culturally Responsive Brain Rule #5 indicate?

All new information must be coupled with existing funds of knowledge in order to be learned. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Culturally Responsive Brain Rule #6?

The brain physically grows through challenge and stretch, expanding its ability to do more complex thinking and learning. Signup and view all the answers

What is the limbic region responsible for?

It is the region where emotions, behavior, and cognition are linked. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the RAS (Reticular Activating System)?

Responsible for alertness and attention. Signup and view all the answers

What does the hippocampus house?

It houses background knowledge - short term and long term memory. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the amygdala?

Designed to react at the very hint of social or physical threat. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Concepts in Pedagogy

Pedagogy: The art and science of teaching that encompasses various methods and principles.
Culturally Responsive Teaching: A teaching approach that integrates students' cultural references to enhance learning experiences.

Understanding Culture

Culture: Defined as the "software for the brain," it shapes how individuals interpret and understand their environment.

Microaggressions

Microaggressions: Subtle insults or slights directed at marginalized groups, communicating negative messages based on racial or cultural identity.

Culturally Responsive Brain Rules

Rule #1: The brain prioritizes minimizing social threats and maximizing opportunities for community connections, aiming for safety and well-being.
Rule #2: Positive relationships foster a secure environment, allowing the brain to engage in higher-order thinking and learning.
Rule #3: Culture influences information processing; students from collectivist backgrounds benefit from learning through storytelling, art, and music.
Rule #4: Attention is crucial for learning; using strategies that capture attention indicates important information to the brain.
Rule #5: New information must relate to existing knowledge for effective learning, helping learners integrate and understand concepts.
Rule #6: The brain's growth occurs through challenges and complex tasks, enhancing cognitive abilities and learning capacity.

Brain Structures and Functions

Limbic Region: Connects emotions, behavior, and cognition, playing a critical role in social interactions.
Reticular Activating System (RAS): Regulates alertness and attention, essential for focusing on tasks.
Hippocampus: Central to organizing both short-term and long-term memory, housing background knowledge.
Amygdala: Responsible for immediate reactions to perceived social or physical threats, impacting emotional responses.

Description

Explore the essential principles of pedagogy including culturally responsive teaching and the impact of culture on learning. This quiz addresses how microaggressions affect students and provides insights into creating positive learning environments. Test your knowledge on these foundational concepts in education.