Culture to the Max! - Culturally Responsive Teaching and Practice

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.

List of contents

Introduction 1
 
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

About the author

Education PowerED is co-founded by David McDonald, Danielle Ross, and Andre Ross, and is led by Dr. Shontoria Walker. The organization represents a fast-growing movement in education that promotes culturally responsive teaching practices that transform schools and shift the culture of education. It facilitates professional development training that helps educators develop culturally responsive classroom lessons, tools, and resources.

Summary

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.

Report

"In the fight for inextricably linked racial and educational justice, our goal is to provide all students with the education they deserve. Culture to the Max! pushes us forward by equipping educators with the tools and mindsets necessary to deliver a culturally responsive and proficient, respectful, and liberating curricula."
--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

Product details

• Authors: Mcdonald, D Mcdonald, David McDonald, David (Education Powered) Ross Mcdonald, David Ross Mcdonald, McDonald David, Andre Ross, Andre et al Ross, Danielle Ross, Ross Danielle, Shontoria Walker
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781119832416
• ISBN: 978-1-119-83241-6
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Education, Bildungswesen, Allg. Bildungswesen, K-12 / Lehrerbildung, K-12, Teacher Education (K-12)