#UrbanEd chat is a twitter chat for educators. Topics relevant to the subject of urban education will be discussed, but all educators are encouraged to join the conversation. The chats will be moderated by Ben and Neil, founders of Engaging Educators and elementary school teachers in Detroit, MI.
I have to be culturally responsive everyday because there are many immigrants in Alexandria, VA. Many of them from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Ethiopia. #UrbanEdChat
Hey #UrbanEdChat! Louie joining in for the first time. MS SS Teacher in Lancaster PA. Making the move to Philly next year. Excited to make the transtition.
A1 Recognizing that multiple cultures co-exist within my class & my working to honor, celebrate, & include them through my teaching & the relationships I have with my kids. #urbanedchat
A1.Culturally responsive teaching is what happens when identity has a prominent role in instruction & learning. There are many ELA examples bc how we interpret information, and how we convey/construct info is a key part of identity . #urbanedchat
I think that some forget that not all black children like rap just as not all white children like country, etc. They assume. You have to get to know your Ss in order to truly be culturally responsive. #UrbanEdChat
A2 ...and let's be real.... playing several different rap versions of the periodic table isn't culturally responsive teaching either @UrbanEdChat#urbanedchat
Also remember that "making something into a rap" isn't necessarily engaging or CRT at all. Being aware of your own bias and culture helps with this leap. #UrbanEdChat
I like asking students to tell me how they say certain things in their language. It gives them the feeling that I want to know more about them and their culture. #UrbanEdChat
A3 CRT should be a seamless part of instruction...It shouldn't be a strategy or trend...Many Ts are willing, but need training or guidance...Changing pedagogy that works for you to incorporate CRT will take time and encouragement #UrbanEdChat
A3: For me, being culturally responsive is about knowing your students and finding those ways to engage in the learning that is relevant for our students. #UrbanEdChat
A4: Of course culturally responsive teaching should be the norm. For all our students. It comes back to essential for some, but good for all. #UrbanEdChat
A1. Being aware that your S’s are different from you. I try to remember breathe before I react and choose my words carefully. I also think it’s important to appropriately ask questions to learn about your S’s cultural upbringing. #UrbanEdChat
A4: Most definitely it should be the norm. Shouldn't even be a question. Build it right into the LP each day, just like anything else. They are your Ss, you know them, so you plan for THEM :) #UrbanEdChat
That is a great idea Kristin! The more we can include things that are a normal part of their lives, the more they will feel like they belong #UrbanEdChat
Hello #UrbanEdchat - Phiona - jumping in late. Culturally responsive teaching involves engaging Ss I. The process of questioning oppressive practices that stymie the success and wellbeing of huge swaths of our society.
In my context, we have a huge diversity of culture in our families. 20+ different home languages in a school of 200. Understanding (or at the very least learning about) those cultures as they are/become Canadian is essential in welcoming our community into our school #UrbanEdChat
@UrbanEdChat A3 Culturally responsive teaching is something that is also not just in the lesson plans, it should be evident that its intergral to the structure of the classroom enviroment. Thats what it is for me but I think this also where alot of challenges lie #urbanedchat
That is a great idea Kristin! The more we can include things that are a normal part of their lives, the more they will feel like they belong #UrbanEdChat
A4 In my mind, CRTing should be a focus for all Ss because by definition I'd be adjusting how I teach & interact & have the Ss work, based on the cultural needs of each child. My answer is 'yes!' #UrbanEdChat
A4 Yes for all Ss...We can represent aspects of every single student let alone our diverse groups...If it's not there, redesign, implement, and grow #UrbanEdChat
Hello #UrbanEdchat - Phiona - jumping in late. Culturally responsive teaching involves engaging Ss I. The process of questioning oppressive practices that stymie the success and wellbeing of huge swaths of our society.
A5: Through CRT, Ss get to show their knowledge and uniqueness. Their classmates get to know them and learn something new about the culture. It's a win-win for the whole learning community. #UrbanEdChat
I teach in an area that is 95% Hispanic...If I don't try to include those aspects of CRT like language and community into my teaching, then Im doing a disservice to my profession and the Ss #UrbanEdChat
A5: iIn engaging Ss in knowledge construction Ts encourage Ss to use their funds of knowledge. In doing so, it is important for us to flatten the hierarchies that value some forms of knowledge over others. #UrbanEdchat
A4: Culturally Responsive Teaching Should be the norm because as Ts we regularly teach from a dominate culture perspective even though some Ts are a part of marginalized groups. #UrbanEdChat
A5) As Educators our instruction should work to empower our Ss to work collectively to build a ore inclusive society... we can’t do that with closed minds #UrbanEdChat
A5: In BC, we have core competencies as well as curricular competencies. The core comp includes positive personal and cultural identity. Check it out. #UrbanEdChathttps://t.co/GnLrQ4nh6G
A6: When Ts practice being "colorblind" they don't see the entire Ss. How can they possibly teach them if they deny the most important part of them?? #UrbanEdChat
A6: By denying this part of the Ss, you dehumanize that Ss. This causes irreparable emotional damage to the Ts/Ss relationship as well as the Ss psyche #UrbanEdChat
A6: For me, colour blind models of teaching just perpetrates the cycle. It may be a ‘safe’ way to proceed, but change doesn’t happen in this model. #UrbanEdChat
A7: Since I grew up learning only certain parts of history, I like to go back and find the accomplishments of those who were not celebrated and ensure that I include those in my teaching. Not only culture but gender as well. #UrbanEdChat
A2. Making zero effort to learn about acknowledge and celebrate S’s differences. As a language teacher I stress that differences aren’t “dumb”, they are simply different. #UrbanEdChat
I remember when "Roots" was shown on TV. I went to a Catholic school at the time. The bus ride the next day..everyone was quiet. We weren't taught that! #UrbanEdChat
A6: colour blind principles often mask greater biases - when we say we don’t see color, we have to ask why not? Is this blindness an attempt to address issues of race? Is the refusal even more sinister - does it intend to mask our interpretations of race? #urbanedchat
Even the Caucasian Ss were stunned silent. Everyone knew slavery existed. But we were Faith Based and no one knew that one! #urbanedchat We were in shock!
A7 #urbanedchat I used to do family nights when I was an elementary ed teacher working with mostly tribal and latinx ss...it allowed for ss to bridge those gaps and make connections between who they are at home and in their community and who they are in school
A3. Engagement IS important, but truly challenging our S’s should be the focus. I often wonder what other careers I would have chosen had I been truly inspired by science or math. We teach the content instead of building a passion. #UrbanEdChat
