Full Description
An approach to teaching that honors and sustains the cultures and ways of being of all children—and fosters learning success
Children have disparate experiences in early childhood education: Racial, cultural, gender, and ability differences are apparent in how children are othered, disciplined, and excluded. Culturally responsive practices help teachers change such inequities by centering children's cultures—including their knowledge, experience, and languages—to build relationships and teach in ways that instill a sense of belonging and boost learning.
Implementing these practices begins with teachers examining and understanding their own identities, cultures, and perspectives. This book supports teachers on this journey, helping them identify how their own cultures affect the way they view children and how cultural disconnects can lead to inequitable teaching practices. It offers teachers practical strategies for shifting their thinking and the way they interact with children to be most successful with each child.
Both novice and experienced teachers will find guidance in this book to
Examine their own cultural selves and how this affects their practice
Understand what it means to be culturally responsive and why it is critical to children's sense of identity and learning
Apply seven principles of culturally responsive teaching that help them build culturally sustaining relationships and environments and make a difference in children's lives. The principles include creating culturally inviting classrooms, focusing on strengths, accommodating unique cultural styles.
Contents
About the Editors
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Teachers
Chapter 2: A Process of Reflection
Chapter 3: Understanding Where We Are: The History That Contributes to Disparate Educational Outcomes Based on Race
Chapter 4: Implicit Bias
Chapter 5: Culture
Chapter 6: Trauma and Resilience
Chapter 7: Culturally Responsive Practices
Chapter 8: Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Relationships
Chapter 9: Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Environments
Glossary
References
Index
