E-raamat: Becoming a Culturally Responsive Teacher: Sustaining the Cultures of Young Children

Foster Learning Success for All Children with Culturally Responsive PracticesEach of us is a cultural being. The culturally responsive strategies laid out in this book help you to understand the influences of your own culture on your teaching and to center childrens culturesincluding their knowledge, experiences, and languagesto build relationships and teach in ways that make learning more meaningful for them.To help you meet the promise of early learning for every child you teach, this insightful text offersReflection opportunities to dig deeper into your own cultural self, identify biases, and better harmonize your teaching with childrens and families culturesClear explanations of culturally responsive practices and why they matter to childrens sense of self and their learning and developmentStrategies for practicing cultural humility and learning to know children and families as individualsSeven principles of culturally responsive practices that help you develop strong relationships with children, build responsive learning environments, and implement effective teaching strategiesPractical examples that show how culturally responsive practices benefit children with a range of identities and contextsNo matter where you are on your educational journey, this book will transform your teaching practicesand make a lifelong difference for every child.