Assignments

Course Learning Outcome (CLO):  At the end of course you will identify and explain and create a classroom management plan based on culturally responsive pedagogy.

 Module Title Week 1

The key components of culturally responsive pedagogy

 Module Learning Outcome

1.  Identify and explain six basic components of teaching in a culturally responsive classroom

Assessment

Reflective Essay

Practice Activity

Discussion forum with classmates

Readings and Resources

Powerpoint presentation: CRP Introduction and Reflection

Gay, G. (2010). Pedagogical potential of cultural responsiveness. In Culturally responsive teaching: Theory, research and practice (Ch. 2, pp. 22-46). New York: Teachers College Press. 

 What does Geneva Gay mean when she argues that teaching can cultivate critical orientations in the CR classroom? How do interpersonal relations relate to CRP? Complete the following task by posting your responses in the Discussion Forum (Go to Discussion Forum).

Directions for 3-2-1 Activity 

3. Identify and briefly explain three CRT principles of your choice and explain them.

2. Discuss 2 of 3 CRT principles and explain how you will incorporate them in your teaching. 

1. Reflect on the overall value of culturally responsive pedagogy and its implication for professional development. How has the article and presentation for this assignment inform your own philosophy of teaching (constructionist, critical pedagogy, socratic ...)? Post a 200 word essay in Discussion Forum.