Module 1.1
Asset Mindset

Overview Description

Our goal in Module 1.1 is to transform perceptions and shift thinking from deficit to asset orientation.

We are going to learn about differences in faculty and student perspectives on education, asset vs. deficit thinking, cultural capital, and a few approaches for introducing culturally responsive pedagogy. We will engage in self-reflection, conversation, see a demonstration, and end with a “pledge” to try a culturally responsive exercise with students in an upcoming course. In completing module 1.1, we hope that you will come to realize that students of color bring a wide range of skills, knowledge and experiences to the classroom and it is our job to create an inclusive classroom environment in which they can see themselves and thrive.

Preparation / Pre-work

1. Review this 30 minute recording link <-- Click to review recording slides <-- Click to review slides

2. Prepare a short Culture Share Collage (@ 2 minutes for 1-2 slides) that you will optionally share in the live Zoom session.

1. View example Collages here.

2. Download Collage Template with Instructions - Open and download a copy of the template as a .pptx file.

3. Add your pictures and other elements to the downloaded file to create your Collage, then Save it and upload here.

Key Takeaways

1. Value and reasons to shift to asset thinking

2. Asset–based teaching and learning strategies

3. Strategies for culturally responsive pedagogy

4. Learn ways to create inclusive classroom and campus environments

5. Examples of reflective/ interactive activities to implement in your courses

6. Willingness to try at least one example activity and share high-level observations

Training Slides

Module 1.1: Shift your mindset to Student Assets <-- Click to view slides Recording <--- Click to view video recording

Asset-oriented examples to use in Technician Education Practice

1. Community Cultural Wealth Activity

2. My Cultural Story Collage - Slides and Video by Instructor who used this approach

3. Course Pledge - Example Pledge

4. Mastery Grading - Article describing use of Mastery Grading; Example

Follow-Up Activities to earn Badges

1. My Cultural Story Collage - Earn three Badges- Instructor Collage, Student Collages, Collages Report

2. Community Cultural Wealth Activity - Earn one badge - Community Cultural Wealth

Sources and Other Information

Escala Educational Services (2020, April 2) Culturally Responsive Instruction in HSIs Specific Instructional Strategies that Work, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TwOfWTTYN0

Morrison, K. L. (2017). Informed Asset-Based Pedagogy: Coming Correct, Counter-stories from an Information Literacy Classroom. Library Trends, 66(2), 176–218.

Scott, K. A., Sheridan, K. M. & Clark, K. (2015). Culturally responsive computing: a theory revisited, Learning, Media and Technology, 40:4, 412-436.

Yosso, T. J. (2005). Whose culture has capital? A critical race theory discussion of community cultural wealth. Race Ethnicity and Education, 8(1), 69–91. https://doi.org/10.1080/1361332052000341006

Additional References:

Aronson, B., & Laughter, J. (2016). The Theory and Practice of Culturally Relevant Education: A Synthesis of Research Across Content Areas. Review of Educational Research, 86(1), 163–206. https://doi.org/10.3102/0034654315582066

Pulido, L. (2016). Flint, Environmental Racism, and Racial Capitalism. Capitalism Nature Socialism, 27(3), 1–16.

US Dept of Education Institute of Education Sciences. (2019, June). Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Fact Sheet. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/midatlantic/app/pdf/RELMA_Culturally_responsive_pedagogy_fact_sheet.pdf