Humanism And The Roles Of Identity & Culture In Learning

Guiding Questions

What is culture and what is its role in teaching and learning?
How could a teacher’s identity and/or culture impact teaching and learning?
How could a student’s identity and/or culture impact teaching and learning?
What are culturally responsive pedagogy and culturally responsive teaching?
What is the difference between equity and equality?
Why might teachers embrace or reject CRT and CRP?
Pre-Reading

Before attending to this week’s readings, think about the questions above. Much like you would do a K-W-L Chart with your students; determine what you KNOW about the topic and what you WANT to KNOW about the topic. Your R2R Post will indicate what you LEARNED about this week’s content. Refer to the R2R details and the success criteria outlined in the Syllabus.

Readings

Capacity Building Series: CRPPreview the document
Website: How to Practice CRP https://www.teachforamerica.org/stories/how-to-engage-culturally-relevant-pedagogy
Gay: Preparing for CRTPreview the document
Optional Readings

Spalding: Social Justice and Teacher Education…Preview the document
Ladson-Billings: Yes, But How Do We Do It?Preview the document

ost a Reflective Response (R2R)

Approximately 500 words in length
Post should be substantive demonstrating knowledge of the readings
Should address the Guiding Questions for the week
See Syllabus for Success Criteria