Tag: Culturally Responsive

How is it arranged? What type of student work is up on the walls? Are materials store-bought/made by teachers/ made by students? Are there games/toys in the room?Do the children seem comfortable and content?

What’s on the walls? How is the furniture arranged? What about bulletin board displays: what’s on them?

How is it arranged? What type of student work is up on the walls? Are materials store-bought/made by teachers/ made by students? Are there games/toys in the room?Do the children seem comfortable and content?

Are the children engaged?

Are they able to use the classroom independently?

Do they express themselves easily with the adults?

Is there anything that gives you a clue about parental involvement?

Education website: https://education.ky.gov/educational/diff/pages/culturallyresponsiveinstruction.aspx
and the reading: “What are Key Features of Culturally Responsive Teaching?” Does this classroom seem to be an example of culturally responsive teaching? Why or why not? Be specific. (This part should be at least one paragraph long.)

Refer back to the article we read at the beginning of the semester: “Want to Get Your Kids into College? Let Them Play?” Would you say this is primarily a “skills-based” or a “play-based” classroom? Be sure you’re clear about what each of these means. Say why you think what you think. (This part should be at least one paragraph long.)

What is the age group or grade that this book developmentally appropriate for? Are students able to see themselves or others represented in ways that celebrate the assets of the culture (race, ethnicity, gender, language, ability, etc.)?

Culturally Responsive Math Book

Why did you select the text?
Provide a brief synopsis of the book.

What is the age group or grade that this book developmentally appropriate for?

Would you recommend the text? Why or why not? What are some strengths of the text? What are some areas for growth?

Are students able to see themselves or others represented in ways that celebrate the assets of the culture (race, ethnicity, gender, language, ability, etc.)?

What math skills or topic can be taught using this book?

How can students use the math they are learning from this story in their real lives?

What questions might teachers ask to support with discussing and exploring the math content? What questions might student’s have?

How does this book connect the math content with student’s real-life experiences and interests?