Critical Elements That Support Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

Critical Elements That Support Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

1.Culture is a powerful variable that influences teaching and learning processes.

2.The effective teaching research is compatible with and supportive of the principles of culturally responsive pedagogy.

3.Teacher knowledge and reflection are important considerations when designing and implementing a culturally responsive lesson.

4.High standards and high expectations are important components of culturally responsive pedagogy.

“It is important that teachers understand the goal of culturally responsive pedagogy is student achievement of high academic standards. Some teachers believe that their goal is simply to celebrate their students’ diverse cultural traditions. Although the celebration of diversity is a welcomed and laudatory goal, teachers must always place student achievement as the primary and essential goal.”

Culturally Responsive Teaching