Module 13

Culture is central to learning. It plays a role not only in communicating and receiving information, but also in shaping the thinking process of groups and individuals. A pedagogy that acknowledges, responds to, and celebrates fundamental cultures offers full, equitable access to education for students from all cultures.

Culturally Responsive Teaching is a pedagogy that recognizes the importance of including students’ cultural references in all aspects of learning (Ladson-Billings, 1994). Essentially it is building a bridge between home and school.

Some of the characteristics of culturally responsive teaching are:

1. Positive perspectives on parents and families

2. Communication of high expectations

3. Learning within the context of culture

4. Student-centered instruction

5. Culturally mediated instruction

6. Reshaping the curriculum

7. Teacher as facilitator

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