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Culturally Responsive Teaching and Academic Success:
An Overview
Tary Tobin, Joe Hoover & Erin ChaparroUniversity of Oregon
Culturally Responsive Teaching: Definition• Culturally Responsive
teaching: Teaching using culturally relevant symbols, language, dance, art, legends, folktales, games, items, examples, values, customs, and celebrations that demonstrate inclusion of all students.
Key Factors Affecting Academic Success
Pre-School Learning: High emphasis on
reading, conversing and listening
Consistent Attendance in School
School Climate and Resources
Quality of Teaching & Curriculum Choices
Personal Characteristics of
Student: Intelligence, ability, and motivation
We know what helps students succeed
Set High Expectations forAll Students
Manage Your OwnImplicit Bias
Use Explicit Instructional Principles coupled with
Active Engagement for All
What the experts say:
Legitimize Student Voices
Build alliances with students' families and communities
Keep abreast of the plural and evolving
nature of youth cultural
practices
Adapt 'evidence
based' practices for
the cultures in your
classroom
Create a cultural art and sports program
Your Situation: Issues to consider
Your Relational
Goals
Study published research
Gather your own
observable data
Your Own Culture
Help your students
understand traditions
Teach cultural assimilation
Teach about
mixed race heritage
Learn how to move seamlessly in different cultural circles