Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching

Classroom to Community and Back
Second Edition
Steffen Saifer
Keisha Edwards
Debbie Ellis
Lena Ko
Amy Stuczynski
Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching
November 2010 | 248 pages | Corwin
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"This book integrates a self-evaluative framework for making changes and includes tools for improving one's own learning environment."
—Rachel Mederios, ELL Teacher and Building Program Supervisor
Jefferson Elementary School, Boise, ID

"This book is relevant to anyone who acknowledges the diversity within any group of people. The steps are clearly outlined so the practitioner can implement them and meet the needs of every individual."
—Thelma A. Davis, Principal
Robert Lunt Elementary School, Las Vegas, NV

Close the achievement gap by closing the culture gap

Teaching children from diverse backgrounds begins with simple questions: What is my culture? What are my students' cultures? How does culture affect how I teach and how my students learn? Can I learn to value and honor the unique experiences and cultures of my students? These are essential questions for educators with a sincere desire to help all students succeed. This comprehensive guide provides detailed examples that show why and how to create culturally responsive, standards-based (CRSB) instruction in the classroom, schoolwide, and at the district level. Results of effective programs include:

  • Increased academic success for all learners
  • Engaged and motivated students
  • Development of critical thinking skills necessary for higher learning
  • Strengthened partnerships between students, families, and communities

This new edition is enhanced with nationwide examples, up-to-date resources, and tools that can be implemented immediately. Principals, administrators, K–12 teachers, curriculum and staff developers, and college instructors will find this handbook a valuable and powerful tool for promoting student engagement and improving struggling schools.


Contents

Preface

Preface

List of Snapshots

List of Snapshots

List of Tools

List of Tools

Acknowledgments

  • About the Authors
  • 1. Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching
  • Learning From Students' Lives
  • Culturally Responsive and Standards-Based Together
  • Essential Elements
  • Implementing Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching
  • Continuum of Options and Opportunities for Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching
  • 2. Taking Stock of Current Classroom Practices
  • Finding Time and Resources
  • 3. The Foundation for Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching
  • Getting to Know Your Cultural Self
  • Building Relationships With Students
  • Connecting With Families and the Community
  • Powerful Relationships Can Be Transformational
  • 4. The Environment for Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching
  • Incorporating Culturally Responsive Materials Into the Environment
  • Engaging in Conversation
  • 5. Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Curriculum
  • Using Standards in Curriculum Planning
  • Adding Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Practices to the Existing Curriculum
  • Creating Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Lessons and Units
  • Developing Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Projects
  • Developing Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Interdisciplinary Activities
  • 6. Assessment and Reflection
  • Student Assessment
  • Reflection
  • Gathering Feedback From Families
  • 7. Scaling Up: From Schoolwide to State-Level Efforts
  • Whole-School Focus on Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching and Learning
  • Effective Ongoing Professional Development
  • Taking Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Efforts to the District Level
  • Statewide Efforts
  • 8. Teachers Learning and Growing With Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching
  • Conclusion
  • 9. Background Research and Theoretical Base
  • Enhancing Engagement and Motivation in Learning
  • Creating Academic Rigor and Challenging Curricula
  • Improving Partnerships With Families and the Community

Resources

Resources

Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Terms

References

References

Index

Index

Additional materials

Description

"This book integrates a self-evaluative framework for making changes and includes tools for improving one's own learning environment."
—Rachel Mederios, ELL Teacher and Building Program Supervisor
Jefferson Elementary School, Boise, ID

"This book is relevant to anyone who acknowledges the diversity within any group of people. The steps are clearly outlined so the practitioner can implement them and meet the needs of every individual."
—Thelma A. Davis, Principal
Robert Lunt Elementary School, Las Vegas, NV

Close the achievement gap by closing the culture gap

Teaching children from diverse backgrounds begins with simple questions: What is my culture? What are my students' cultures? How does culture affect how I teach and how my students learn? Can I learn to value and honor the unique experiences and cultures of my students? These are essential questions for educators with a sincere desire to help all students succeed. This comprehensive guide provides detailed examples that show why and how to create culturally responsive, standards-based (CRSB) instruction in the classroom, schoolwide, and at the district level. Results of effective programs include:

  • Increased academic success for all learners
  • Engaged and motivated students
  • Development of critical thinking skills necessary for higher learning
  • Strengthened partnerships between students, families, and communities

This new edition is enhanced with nationwide examples, up-to-date resources, and tools that can be implemented immediately. Principals, administrators, K–12 teachers, curriculum and staff developers, and college instructors will find this handbook a valuable and powerful tool for promoting student engagement and improving struggling schools.


Contents

Preface

Preface

List of Snapshots

List of Snapshots

List of Tools

List of Tools

Acknowledgments

  • About the Authors
  • 1. Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching
  • Learning From Students' Lives
  • Culturally Responsive and Standards-Based Together
  • Essential Elements
  • Implementing Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching
  • Continuum of Options and Opportunities for Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching
  • 2. Taking Stock of Current Classroom Practices
  • Finding Time and Resources
  • 3. The Foundation for Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching
  • Getting to Know Your Cultural Self
  • Building Relationships With Students
  • Connecting With Families and the Community
  • Powerful Relationships Can Be Transformational
  • 4. The Environment for Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching
  • Incorporating Culturally Responsive Materials Into the Environment
  • Engaging in Conversation
  • 5. Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Curriculum
  • Using Standards in Curriculum Planning
  • Adding Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Practices to the Existing Curriculum
  • Creating Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Lessons and Units
  • Developing Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Projects
  • Developing Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Interdisciplinary Activities
  • 6. Assessment and Reflection
  • Student Assessment
  • Reflection
  • Gathering Feedback From Families
  • 7. Scaling Up: From Schoolwide to State-Level Efforts
  • Whole-School Focus on Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching and Learning
  • Effective Ongoing Professional Development
  • Taking Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Efforts to the District Level
  • Statewide Efforts
  • 8. Teachers Learning and Growing With Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching
  • Conclusion
  • 9. Background Research and Theoretical Base
  • Enhancing Engagement and Motivation in Learning
  • Creating Academic Rigor and Challenging Curricula
  • Improving Partnerships With Families and the Community

Resources

Resources

Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Terms

References

References

Index

Index

Additional materials

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"This book integrates a self-evaluative framework for making changes and includes tools for improving one's own learning environment."
—Rachel Mederios, ELL Teacher and Building Program Supervisor
Jefferson Elementary School, Boise, ID

"This book is relevant to anyone who acknowledges the diversity within any group of people. The steps are clearly outlined so the practitioner can implement them and meet the needs of every individual."
—Thelma A. Davis, Principal
Robert Lunt Elementary School, Las Vegas, NV

Close the achievement gap by closing the culture gap

Teaching children from diverse backgrounds begins with simple questions: What is my culture? What are my students' cultures? How does culture affect how I teach and how my students learn? Can I learn to value and honor the unique experiences and cultures of my students? These are essential questions for educators with a sincere desire to help all students succeed. This comprehensive guide provides detailed examples that show why and how to create culturally responsive, standards-based (CRSB) instruction in the classroom, schoolwide, and at the district level. Results of effective programs include:

  • Increased academic success for all learners
  • Engaged and motivated students
  • Development of critical thinking skills necessary for higher learning
  • Strengthened partnerships between students, families, and communities

This new edition is enhanced with nationwide examples, up-to-date resources, and tools that can be implemented immediately. Principals, administrators, K–12 teachers, curriculum and staff developers, and college instructors will find this handbook a valuable and powerful tool for promoting student engagement and improving struggling schools.



Table Of Contents:

  • Preface
  • List of Snapshots
  • List of Tools
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors
  • 1. Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching
  • Learning From Students' Lives
  • Culturally Responsive and Standards-Based Together
  • Essential Elements
  • Implementing Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching
  • Continuum of Options and Opportunities for Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching
  • 2. Taking Stock of Current Classroom Practices
  • Finding Time and Resources
  • 3. The Foundation for Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching
  • Getting to Know Your Cultural Self
  • Building Relationships With Students
  • Connecting With Families and the Community
  • Powerful Relationships Can Be Transformational
  • 4. The Environment for Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching
  • Incorporating Culturally Responsive Materials Into the Environment
  • Engaging in Conversation
  • 5. Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Curriculum
  • Using Standards in Curriculum Planning
  • Adding Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Practices to the Existing Curriculum
  • Creating Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Lessons and Units
  • Developing Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Projects
  • Developing Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Interdisciplinary Activities
  • 6. Assessment and Reflection
  • Student Assessment
  • Reflection
  • Gathering Feedback From Families
  • 7. Scaling Up: From Schoolwide to State-Level Efforts
  • Whole-School Focus on Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching and Learning
  • Effective Ongoing Professional Development
  • Taking Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Efforts to the District Level
  • Statewide Efforts
  • 8. Teachers Learning and Growing With Culturally Responsive Standards-Based Teaching
  • Conclusion
  • 9. Background Research and Theoretical Base
  • Enhancing Engagement and Motivation in Learning
  • Creating Academic Rigor and Challenging Curricula
  • Improving Partnerships With Families and the Community
  • Resources
  • Glossary of Terms
  • References
  • Index

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"This book takes the concept of multiculturalism a step further. It integrates a self-evaluative framework for making changes and includes a selection of tools with which changes or considerations for improvement of one’s own learning environment can be documented."
Rachel Mederios, ELL Teacher and Bldg. Program Supervisor, Jefferson Elementary School, Boise, ID
"The relevancy of this book should be recognized by every reader who acknowledges the diversity within any group of people. The processes are clear and the next steps are outlined so the practitioner can bring this into his/her classroom and meet the needs of every individual."
Thelma A. Davis, Principal, Robert Lunt Elementary School, Las Vegas, NV

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