Equitable Instruction, Empowered Students: A Teacher's Guide to Inclusive and Culturally Competent Classrooms (Create an Equitable Instruction Classroom Culture That Encourages Equity and Justice) [Pehme köide]

"There are, unfortunately, biases and injustices built into education, and many educators struggle to fight against them. Often these practices are conveyed to students, which only exacerbates the issue. Author Carissa R. McCray, with her book Equitable Instruction, Empowered Students: A Teacher's Guide to Inclusive and Culturally Competent Classrooms, seeks to combat these biases with pedagogy that encourages students to dismantle the injustices surrounding them. The book tackles every angle of the classroom, from instructional practices and curriculum to classroom culture and communication. Practical strategies meant to encourage true equity in education allow teachers to show marginalized students they matter. Equitable Instruction, Empowered Studentsalso encourages the reader to reflect on their own actions, with the ultimate goal of igniting change within every teacher, student, and parent involved in the education system"--

Learn practical strategies for ensuring each of your students feels valued, welcomed, and empowered. Author Carissa McCray provides the tools to combat biases inherent in education with pedagogy that encourages students to dismantle the injustices surrounding them. Tackling every angle of the classroom, from instructional practices and curriculum to classroom culture and communication, the book provides opportunities for reflection and inspires readers to ignite change.

This book will build pedagogical and communication skills to

• Understand the injustices inherent in education.
• Design a curriculum that fosters equity and justice.
• Create a classroom environment where any student can feel safe and heard.
• Enact both a mission and a vision in pedagogical practices.
• Enable effective communication with both students and families.
• Provide diverse assessments that address every type of learner.
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Contents:

• Introduction
• Part 1: Building a Culture of Opportunity
• Chapter 1: Becoming Culturally Competent
• Chapter 2: Expanding Curriculum Culture
• Chapter 3: Shaping Classroom Culture
• Part 2: Speaking the Language of Freedom
• Chapter 4: Articulating Your Purpose, Vision, and Mission
• Chapter 5: Communicating With Students
• Chapter 6: Engaging With Families
• Part 3: Assessing at Cultural Intersections
• Chapter 7: Understanding Intersectionality
• Chapter 8: Diversifying Assessments
• Chapter 9: Committing to Reflection, Professional Development, and Modification
• Conclusion
• References and Resources
• Index