Transform your classroom and school and create opportunities for students from all cultural backgrounds
Culture to the Max!: Culturally Responsive Teaching and Practice presents readers with a powerful new set of Culturally Responsive Teaching standards that can be used by teachers and administrators to counter institutionalized racism and white supremacy. The book offers an in-depth look into the practice and implementation of Culturally Responsive Teaching that can inform curriculum development, teacher evaluation, and classroom and culture evaluation.
In this book, readers will find:
- The criteria necessary to apply consistent reliability and efficacy guidelines to culturally responsive practices
- A seven-pillar Culturally Responsive Teaching framework that includes essential skills development, experiential learning, leadership development, identity development, restorative justice, social and emotional learning, and sociopolitical consciousness
- Expert opinions, practice tips, and personal anecdotes that address the challenges and triumphs of the implementation of culturally responsive classroom behaviors
Perfect for K-12 educators and administrators, Culture to the Max! also belongs in the libraries of teachers-in-training and higher education professionals who seek to acknowledge, respond to, and celebrate the right of all students to enjoy full and equitable access to education.
Education PowerED (Dallas, TX) is on a mission to generate culturally responsive solutions and resources to energize educators, empower students, and eradicate education inequity. Launched in February 2019, Education PowerED is one of the fastest growing movements in education promoting culturally responsive teaching practices to transform schools and shift the culture of education. Over 20,000+ educators engage with the brand daily. They facilitate professional development trainings (Educator Empowerment Series) and develop culturally responsive classroom lessons, tools and resources. They also collaborate with community organizations to host educator focused programs and events.
The co-authors of this book include David McDonald, M.Ed., Founder & Managing Partner; Danielle Ross, M.Ed., Co-founder & Partner; Andre Ross, M.Ed., Co-founder & Partner; and Dr. Shontoria Walker, Ed.D., Executive Director & Partner.
Introduction 4
Student Achievement 7
Why Culturally Responsive Teaching and Practice? 8
Culturally Responsive Teaching Domains and Standards 9
Education PowerED’s Culturally Responsive Teaching Domains and Standards 11
Domain 1: Community Partnerships 11
Domain 2: Culture Management 12
Domain 3: Authentic Engagement 14
Domain 4: Social Justice Curriculum 15
Chapter 1: Community Partnership 17
Community Knowledge 19
Family Involvement 20
Support System 24
Contextual Learning 25
Community Service and Local Partnerships 28
Summary 29
Reflection Questions 30
Chapter 2: Culture Management 31
Establishing Harmony 32
Setting High Expectations and Classroom Systems 34
Organizing Your Space 39
Desk Setup 40
Materials Management 42
Student Led-Management 43
The Wrap Up 45
A Final Story 46
Summary 47
Reflection Questions 47
Chapter 3: Authentic Engagement 49
No Place Is as Engaging as the Black Church 49
Collaboration, Student Discourse, and Shared Evaluation 50
Lesson Structure and Inquiry-Based Learning 54
Observation & Conceptualization 57
Investigation, Conclusion, & Discussion 58
Energy & Pace, Physical Movement, and Multimedia 59
Differentiation & Rigor 61
Meaningful Experiences 63
Summary 64
Reflection Questions 65
Chapter 4: Social Justice Curriculum 66
Self-Concept 68
Understanding Inequity 72
Cultural Knowledge and Content Relevance 73
Anti-Bias Themes 74
Diverse Perspectives 76
Social Action 79
Agency 82
Summary 83
Reflection Questions 84
Chapter 5: Culturally Responsive Teaching: From Theory to Practice 86
Recommendation 1 93
Recommendation 2 94
Recommendation 3 95
Recommendation 4 95
Recommendation 5 96
Workbook Planning Guide 98
What’s Your Plan? 98
Appendix A: 7 Power Elements 103
Appendix B: Reference Guide 106
Culturally Responsive Teaching Standards and Domains + Power Elements 106
About the Authors 115
David McDonald, M.Ed. 115
Danielle Ross, M.Ed. 116
Andre Ross, M.Ed. 116
Shontoria Walker, Ed.D. 116
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