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TEACHING THROUGH A CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE LENS
July 18, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
How Did We Arrive Where We Are Today?
We will explore the history of marginalization and its impact on the American education system. The continued blatant oppression, systemic inequalities and legislation that leaves many students behind demonstrates that our education system was not meant to support all students. We are ready to change the narrative from student failure to societal failure – when all students aren’t awarded the same opportunities than the root was rotten from its core. With this historical foundation, we will unpack what diversity and social justice mean for us as individuals, as educators, and for our students. Recognizing privilege and bias is only the beginning.
Is My Learning Environment Culturally Responsive?
We will peel back the layers of the foundational beliefs that impact teaching, learning, and academic achievement. Community ties can be familial, cultural and built up from mutual experiences. Rapport, relationship, and respect are common amongst the three. Given the effects of marginalization, we will explore the importance of relationships as it relates to educating the whole child. Students should see themselves in their learning and feel safe to explore their curiosities. Affirming our students by selecting purposeful educational materials, with encouraging student voice and through navigating real-world situations can help to create an environment of respect and academic rigor. Supporting students to take risks, reflect out-loud and question transparently builds progression towards intellectual and personal growth.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
9:00am—2:30 pm
Penn Alexander School – 4209 Spruce Street – Philadelphia 19104
Facilitator: Melissa Moran-Johnson
Professional Development Leader
Earn Act 48 Hours!
Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/LEzM7cfibbmB4NPA8
Rosalind Jones-Johnson, Education Director
Vindetta Knight-Jackson Asst. to Director
Email: rjjohnson@pfthw.org
Questions about this professional development?
Email: worldlanguage.edissues@gmail.com