Culturally Responsive Teaching: Strategies for Creating Inclusive Learning Experiences

Culturally Responsive Teaching: Strategies for Creating Inclusive Learning Experiences

Culturally responsive learning teaching; inclusive learning experiences; needs of students

The objective of this professional learning activity is to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to create culturally responsive learning experiences that meet the needs of all students in the classroom. In this OER, professionals explore strategies and resources that will help them create culturally responsive learning experiences for their students. It offers various steps that guide educators through exploring important resources, reflecting on their practices, and gaining practical strategies to create a more inclusive environment.

Rebecca Henderson (author)
P.L.A.Y. Professional Learning and You

Many of the materials of this resource are other websites such as YouTube, Learning for Justice etc. For more information see “Relation”.

P.L.A.Y. Professional Learning and You

Poste by Rebecca Henderson on 12-4-2023
Updated: 25-4-2023

Rebecca Henderson is the author of this resource.

1. TED talk: Pierson, R. (n.d.). Every kid needs a champion [Video]. TED Talks. https://www.ted.com/talks/rita_pierson_every_kid_needs_a_champion 
2. Ferlazzo, L. (2015). “Culturally Responsive Teaching”: an interview with Zaretta Hammond (Opinion). Education Week. https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-culturally-responsive-teaching-an-interview-with-zaretta-hammond/2015/07
3. Activities on the website, “Learning for Justice”:

Test Yourself for Hidden Bias https://www.learningforjustice.org/professional-development/test-yourself-for-hidden-bias 

Review Teaching Strategies https://www.learningforjustice.org/classroom-resources/teaching-strategies 

1. ISTE. (2019, October 9). Creating a culturally responsive classroom [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VixB5WBiLqE
2. Activities on the website, “National Council for Teachers of English's”:

Multicultural Literature https://ncte.org/blog/2015/02/multicultural-literature/

Culturally Relevant Pedagogy  https://ncte.org/blog/2016/02/culturally-relevant-pedagogy/

TED talk; video

• MP4

Online activities; articles; websites

• HTML

English

Online Professional Learning Activity

Henderson, R. (2023, April 25). Culturally Responsive Teaching: Strategies for creating Inclusive learning experiences. The P.L.A.Y. Network. https://www.playlearngrow.info/post/culturally-responsive-teaching-strategies-for-creating-inclusive-learning-experiences

This OER is applicable globally, particularly for educators in diverse educational settings, with a focus on inclusivity and cultural awareness in pedagogy. The content applies to modern educational practices.