Cultural responsivity - NCCRESt
Cultural responsivity - NCCRESt
Cultural responsivity - NCCRESt
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National Center for <strong>Cultural</strong>lyResponsive Educational Systems<strong>Cultural</strong>, Social, and HistoricalFrameworks that InfluenceTeaching and Learning in U.S.SchoolsNational Staff Development CouncilDecember 5 th -8 th , 2005Elizabeth KozleskiBeth HarryShelley Zionwww.nccrest.org
Understanding Culture and <strong>Cultural</strong>Responsiveness
IntroductionsFacilitator and SponsorsNational Center for <strong>Cultural</strong>ly Responsive EducationalSystemswww.<strong>NCCRESt</strong>.org
IntroductionsLeadership Academies
IntroductionsParticipants
Agenda10 minutes Overview 10 minutesWhat is <strong>Cultural</strong> Responsiveness? 35 minutesLecturette: Digging Deeper 50 minutesLecturette: Making a Commitment 5 minutesLecturette: Becoming <strong>Cultural</strong>lyResponsive?20 minutesActivity: How Do You Become <strong>Cultural</strong>lyResponsive?20 minutesLecturette: Dimensions of Culture 15 minutesLecturette: Disproportionality 25 minutesThings to Remember5 minutesOutcomes Review10 minutesTotal 2:50
OutcomesFollowing this academy, you will be able to:• Define culture, what it is and what it is not• Understand the impact of culture on individuals and systemswhydoes it matter• Understand the power of words and labels• Understand the development of a culturally responsiveperspective and pedagogy• Develop a diversity perspective by understanding thedevelopmental process of becoming a culturally responsiveeducator• Understand what happens when we are NOT culturallyresponsive
What is <strong>Cultural</strong> Responsiveness?
RaceYou are classified as…
EthnicityYou identify with…
CultureYou continuallyconstruct fromhistory,circumstances, family,& community…
<strong>Cultural</strong> Diversity is not<strong>Cultural</strong> Responsivity<strong>Cultural</strong> diversity is… differences inethnicity, language, nationality, or religionamong various groups within a community.
Path of Intercultural LearningMulticulturationSelective AdoptionAppreciation/ValuingAcceptance/RespectUnderstandingAwarenessEthnocentricity
Digging Deeper and Taking ActionEach person is culturally unique
Digging Deeper and Taking ActionDiversity within cultures is important
Digging Deeper and Taking ActionCulture is ever present
Activity:Define <strong>Cultural</strong> Responsivity
Time to make a commitment tocultural <strong>responsivity</strong> – Do it!• Educators must make a movementtoward equity• Educators must reform practice,curriculum, and materials• Educators must make progresstoward becoming culturallyresponsive• Educators must make acommitment to combat prejudice,discrimination, and racism.
Time to make a commitment tocultural <strong>responsivity</strong> – Value it!• Educators must accept andvalue cultural diversity• Educators must respecthuman dignity and universalhuman rights• Educators must takeresponsibility for the worldcommunity• Educators must havereverence for the earth
Time to make a commitment tocultural <strong>responsivity</strong> – Believe it!• Educators must believe they arepart of a pluralistic society• Educators must believe there isinequity• Educators must believe everyonebears some responsibility• Educators must believe they can dosomething
What is <strong>Cultural</strong> Responsivity?<strong>Cultural</strong> <strong>responsivity</strong> refers to the ability to learn from andrelate respectfully to people from your own and othercultures.
Defining <strong>Cultural</strong> Responsivity<strong>Cultural</strong>ly responsive<strong>Cultural</strong>ly competentDiversity perspectiveMulticulturalInclusiveFor the purpose of continuityin this series, we will use theterm cultural <strong>responsivity</strong>.
What are the Benefits of <strong>Cultural</strong>lyResponsivity?• Increased level of comfort• Increased knowledge• Increase in freedom• Discovery of passions• Increased capacity to teach• Increased resources and knowledge
How do You Become <strong>Cultural</strong>lyResponsive?• Develop cultural self-awareness• Appreciate the value of diverse views• Avoid imposing your own values onothers
How do You Become <strong>Cultural</strong>lyResponsive?• Examine your own teaching for culturalbias• Build on students’ cultural strengths
How do You Become <strong>Cultural</strong>lyResponsive?• Discover your students’primary cultural roles;incorporate culture into yourteaching• Learn what you can aboutvarious cultures• Accept your own naiveté• Enjoy the journey
Achieving Your GoalIndicators ofcultural <strong>responsivity</strong>
Resources to Enhance Your<strong>Cultural</strong> Knowledge• Your local library• The Internet• Local cultural celebrations• Local culturally-based organizations
Now’s a good time to ask questions orclarify something you heard…
Activity:How do you become culturally responsive?Materials:Time limit:Part 1:Part 2:Resist Stereotyping15 minutesResist stereotyping. (5 minutes)Small group discussions. (10 minutes)
SOE1What is Culture?Culture is the system ofshared beliefs, values,customs, behaviors, andartifacts with which themembers of society use tounderstand their world andone another.
Slide 32SOE1Provide some examples of beliefs versus values versus customs, versus behaviors versus artifacts.Elizabeth Kozleskki, 11/15/2004
Dimensions of CultureSpace and ProximityTimeLanguage
Dimensions of CultureGender RolesFamily RolesTaboos
Dimensions of CultureFamily TiesGrooming& PresenceLife Cycles
Dimensions of CultureStatus of ageAutonomyEducation
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Why Does Culture Matter?As educators, we are committedto ensuring that all children canlearn and achieve to the best oftheir ability.SOE2
Slide 38SOE2reference?Elizabeth Kozleskki, 11/15/2004