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Bright Ribbons: Weaving Culturally Responsive Teaching Into the Elementary Classroom
Foreword by Gary Howard
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Differentiation | Teaching Strategies for Diverse Students | Working with Minority Students
Differentiation | Teaching Strategies for Diverse Students | Working with Minority Students
January 2017 | 224 pages | Corwin
Weave culturally responsive teaching into every lesson and activity
Culturally responsive teaching practices are like bright ribbons: when you weave them into everything you teach, you create a beautiful tapestry for successful learning. Lotus Howard, who has spent four decades teaching in diverse classrooms, will show you how to build relationships with your students and create a harmonious community where every child can thrive. You’ll learn:
- How to use culturally responsive teaching (CRT) not as an add-on, but as a philosophy that infuses every aspect of the school day
- Simple strategies for weaving the seven principles of CRT into all lessons and activities, including morning greetings, transition times, and group work
- How to be more self-reflective to better appreciate and unlock students’ unique gifts
With an array of practical tips, model lessons, and resources, this book will inspire you to weave a holistic tapestry of teaching and learning that benefits all children.
Foreword by Gary Howard
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Stringing the Vertical Threads: Basic Assumptions Underlying Good Culturally Responsive Teaching
Chapter 2 - Red Ribbons: Teachers Are Personally & Culturally Inviting
Chapter 3 - Orange Ribbons: The Classroom is Personally & Culturally Inviting
Chapter 4 - Yellow Ribbons: Interactions Stress Collectivity As Well As Individuality
Chapter 5 - Green Ribbons: Students Are Affirmed in Their Cultural Connections
Chapter 6 - Blue Ribbons: Students Are Reinforced for Academic Development
Chapter 7 - Purple Ribbons: Instructional Changes Are Made to Accommodate Differences
Chapter 8 - Violet Ribbons: The Classroom is Managed with Firm, Consistent, Loving Control
Chapter 9 - Conclusion
References
Index