Culture to the Max!
Culturally Responsive Teaching and Practice
1. Auflage November 2022
240 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
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Transform your classroom and school and create opportunities for students from all cultural backgrounds
Culture to the Max!: Culturally Responsive Teaching and Practice presents readers with a powerful new set of Culturally Responsive Teaching standards that can be used by teachers and administrators to counter institutionalized racism and white supremacy. The book offers an in-depth look into the practice and implementation of Culturally Responsive Teaching that can inform curriculum development, teacher evaluation, and classroom and culture evaluation.
In this book, readers will find:
* The criteria necessary to apply consistent reliability and efficacy guidelines to culturally responsive practices
* A seven-pillar Culturally Responsive Teaching framework that includes essential skills development, experiential learning, leadership development, identity development, restorative justice, social and emotional learning, and sociopolitical consciousness
* Expert opinions, practice tips, and personal anecdotes that address the challenges and triumphs of the implementation of culturally responsive classroom behaviors
Perfect for K-12 educators and administrators, Culture to the Max! also belongs in the libraries of teachers-in-training and higher education professionals who seek to acknowledge, respond to, and celebrate the right of all students to enjoy full and equitable access to education.
Student Achievement 7
Why Culturally Responsive Teaching and Practice? 9
Culturally Responsive Teaching Domains and Standards 11
Education PowerED's Culturally Responsive Teaching Domains and Standards 15
Domain 1: Community Partnerships 15
Domain 2: Culture Management 17
Domain 3: Authentic Engagement 19
Domain 4: Social Justice Curriculum 22
Chapter 1: Community Partnership 25
Community Knowledge 31
Family Involvement 33
Support System 40
Contextual Learning 42
Community Service and Local Partnerships 47
Summary 50
Reflection Questions 50
Chapter 2: Culture Management 53
Establishing Harmony 57
Setting High Expectations and Classroom Systems 61
Organizing Your Space 69
Desk Setup 71
Materials Management 75
Student-Led-Management 76
The Wrap Up 79
A Final Story 81
Summary 83
Reflection Questions 84
Chapter 3: Authentic Engagement 85
No Place Is as Engaging as the Black Church 87
Collaboration, Student Discourse, and Shared Evaluation 89
Lesson Structure and Inquiry-Based Learning 97
Observation & Conceptualization 101
Investigation, Conclusion, & Discussion 103
Energy & Pace, Physical Movement, and Multimedia 104
Differentiation & Rigor 109
Meaningful Experiences 111
Summary 113
Reflection Questions 115
Chapter 4: Social Justice Curriculum 117
Self-Concept 123
Understanding Inequity 130
Cultural Knowledge and Content Relevance 132
Anti-Bias Themes 134
Diverse Perspectives 138
Social Action 144
Agency 148
Summary 151
Reflection Questions 153
Chapter 5: Culturally Responsive Teaching: From Theory to Practice 155
Recommendation 1 170
Recommendation 2 172
Recommendation 3 173
Recommendation 4 174
Recommendation 5 176
Workbook Planning Guide 179
What's Your Plan? 179
References 183
Appendix A: 7 Power Elements 185
Appendix B: Reference Guide 189
Culturally Responsive Teaching Standards and Domains + Power Elements 189
About the Authors 201
David McDonald, M.Ed. 201
Danielle Ross, M.Ed. 202
Andre Ross, M.Ed. 202
Shontoria Walker, Ed.D. 203
Acknowledgments 205
Index 207
--Sharif El-Mekki, Center for Black Educator Development, Philly's 7th Ward
"Finally, a well-written book presented by expert educators who share many of the lived experiences of diverse students. The authors illustrate through text, specific designed standards, recommendations, and confirmed voices from actual teachers effective practices that give students-of-color the agency to become effective life-long learners."
--Laveria F. Hutchison, University of Houston
"Compelling and insightful, Culture to the Max! is the book every educator should read if they want to revolutionize their practices. The toolkit that will allow educators to bring liberation pedagogy to their school and classroom. A plethora of schools will benefit from the practical strategies provided in this book."
--Amen M. Rahh, Award-Winning Principal, Revolutionary Educator
