8/10/2019 Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Reflection
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Cultural ly Responsive Pedagogy
What does a school look like, sound like and feel like when we
promote reflection,honour the community and support authentic
collaboration among staff, studentsand parents?
The first word that I thought of was PRIDE! In my opinion, a
school that honours and respectsthe community that they are a part
of will want to showcase themselves with a sense of pride ofwhere
they came from, who they are, and what they are promoting for the
future.
Looks Like
Sounds Like
Feels Like
Students engaging in meaningful tasks that are centred around
them, their
community and culture. Meeting curriculum expectations while
expanding onconnecting the culture to the curriculum. Using
community members to facilitate atake part in school activities.
Sharing ideas and concerns amongst students, pareteachers, and
administrators. Finding a balance between the importance of
culturand curriculum expectations. Being aware of not only their
culture but those withinthe world around them, reinforcing a mutual
respect between a multitude of cultureFinding equality amongst each
other through an understanding that equity is thepremise of
opportunity for all.
Stories being shared, connections to the culture being sought
out through studentknowledge and engagement inside and outside of
the classroom. Collaborationbetween language teachers and homeroom
teachers to break the barrier betweenculturally relevant and
western pedagogy. Learning from one another throughsharing,
listening, and observing. Student focused lessons with more
emphasis otheir experiences and those that can make connections to
them. Giving students voice to express their own thoughts on their
culture and what methods of learning effective to them. Giving
students a place to reflect and grow.
Inclusion, belonging, equity and being a part of a family and a
community. Buildingstrength and support so that everyone can reach
their full potential. Students feelempowerment to learn about where
they come from and the importance of who theare. Understanding the
value of holding on to traditions and bringing them to theforefront
of the education system. Our students are the future, they must
feel valueand feel the value of their own culture in order for it
to be kept alive and instilled ingenerations to come. Continuous
self-reflection on teaching practices and modellinself-reflection
to encourage it among students. Knowing and understanding
eachstudent by delving into their lives and showing concern for
their well being.
