Categories: All - literacy - inclusion - identity - collaboration

by Neadra De Costa 5 years ago

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Mapping concepts related to culturally relevant pedagogy, funds of knowledge and literacy identity.

Effective educational practices emphasize inclusion, literacy, and identity by integrating diverse cultural insights and perspectives. Teachers play a pivotal role, tailoring their approaches to be culturally relevant while fostering an environment of collaboration and agency among students.

Mapping concepts related to culturally relevant pedagogy, funds of knowledge and literacy identity.

Inclusionary Practices

Culturally Relevant Pedagogy

Gloria Ladson-Billings
Three focuses of teachers

Critical consciousness

Cultural competency

Student achievement

Build relationships with students
What do teachers have in common with their students?
Flexibility with curriculum
Collaboration and Agency of students
Passionate teacher
Community involvement

Funds of Knowledge

Integrate funds of knowledge in your classroom
Use the knowledge you've gained to better connect with your students
Build on these connections repeatedly
Invite parents/caregivers into the classroom
Elements
Hobbies
Caregiving
Educational Activities
Pop Culture
Family Values and Traditions
Home Language
Continually growing
Students, teachers, and students' families all contribute to funds of knowledge

Literacy Identity

Knowledge About Texts
What else do you need to know to further understand the text?
What do you already know about the topic?
Where have you seen this topic before?
Bring Social and Cultural Insight
Foster Inclusive Environments
Different Perspectives
Ways of Knowing
Diverse Examples
How we interact with the world using our identity
Peers
Community
Media
Text