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Join us for an insightful discussion on the importance of culturally relevant teaching and how it impacts student learning. Learn about best practices, challenges, and the future of education in diverse classrooms. Presented by Dr. Cherie McCollough from Texas A&M University. Explore the need for culturally responsive instruction and how it can enhance student engagement and success.
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ETEAMS Common Planning September 2015 Kim Moore, Program Manager Dr. Cherie McCollough, Co-PI
Today’s Agenda Welcome Overview of Meeting Culturally Relevant Teaching Lesson Planning Logistics
What Makes a Teacher a Professional? Culturally Relevant Instruction is more than just good teaching! Identifying Best Practices in Teaching through Research and Teaching Cherie A. McCollough, Ph.D. Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
Why culturally responsive instruction? U.S. Department of Education estimated by 2010, minority populations will become the majority populations in our schools (USDE 2002) – WE ARE THERE! 1. Increased diversity in schools, but not among teachers. 2. Future teachers have not had sustained relationships with people from different ethnic, cultural and SES backgrounds- knowledge concerning diversity has come from media stereotypes. 3. School curriculum, methods and materials usually reflect only European-American culture. • Pre-service teaching programs do not adequately prepare educators for “culturally relevant pedagogy”* (Ladson-Billings, 1995). (*Making strong connections between home, school and community.) • When cultural differences are ignored in classrooms, student fears and alienation increase creating a serious disconnect leading to poor literacy development, higher dropout rates.
But That's Just Good Teaching! The Case for Culturally Relevant Pedagogyby Gloria Ladson-Billings
Logistics • Student Electronic Surveys: http://eteamscc.com/2014/student-surveys/ password: eteamsstudent • Turn in rosters with student ID numbers • Collect and turn in student assents and parent consents • Schedule Observation
Final Thoughts and Questions Thank You for Your Time!