Making Instruction Relevant: An Overview of Culturally Responsive Instruction

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Making Instruction Relevant An Overview of
Culturally Responsive Instruction

• Renae Azziz, Ed.S., NCSP
• Virtuoso Education Consulting, LLC
• Email razziz_at_virtuosoed.com

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What is Culturally Responsive Practice?

• Culturally responsive practices are specific
  educational practices, instructional strategies,
  team processes, and curricula content which have
  been established by research to increase the
  achievement of culturally diverse students.
• We are culturally responsive when we adjust how
  we teach to the needs and experiences of our
  students.
• Align with research on effective instructional
  practices.

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Journey Towards Cultural Responsivity
Cultural Responsivity
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Cultural Competence is Developmental
How does one respond to cultural difference?

• Adaptation

• Acceptance

• Minimization

• Polarization

• Denial

Hammers Intercultural Developmental
Inventory(IDI)
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Considerations for Implementation of CRI

• Relationships Precede Learning
• Set High Expectations
• Understand the Impact of Culture on Learning
• How does behavior vary across cultures?
• Increase toolbox of instructional strategies

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