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Short Answer
1. What do you think “culturally responsive” teaching is? How might it differ from other pedagogical philosophies such as “culturally relevant” teaching?
Teaching Suggestion: Even if students have not encountered either of these terms, they will likely make fairly accurate guesses about their meanings. You may wish to ask students for initial responses, offer them the resources below, briefly discuss the content of these videos, and then ask them to revise their responses to make them more accurate and complete. Some students may wish to read highlights of the first resource in addition to watching the video in class. A transcript of the second resource is also available; after accessing the link, click “more” and then “show transcript” in the video description.
2. What concerns motivate teachers to adopt philosophies like culturally responsive teaching?