PDFCultural Relevant Pedagogy Group 6

Culturally Relevant Pedagogy

The approach to teaching that incorporates diverse cultural perspectives and backgrounds to enhance student learning and engagement.

Gloria Ladson-Billings

An American teacher who developed the idea of culturally relevant pedagogy.

Academic success despite social inequities

Students must develop their academic skills despite social inequities, requiring literacy, numeracy, technological, social, and political skills.

Cultural competence

The ability of students to maintain and develop their cultural identity while becoming academically skilled.

Critical consciousness

The awareness that allows students to analyze social norms and challenge the status quo.

Teachers' awareness of students' capabilities

Teachers must recognize and believe in the inherent intellectual capabilities of their students.

Diverse group arrangements

Creating diverse groups in the classroom to promote social cooperation among students.

Customs, traditions, and values

Understanding the backgrounds of students to enhance classroom discussions around holidays and traditions.

Student behavior meanings

Learning the significance of students' behaviors by engaging with them and their families.