Culturally Responsive Teaching and NGSS Science for All

Catalog description

Classrooms comprise individual learners, each bringing their own culture and experiences to the learning environment. The value and strength of diversity is widely recognized as a cornerstone of quality teaching. This course introduces teachers to the curriculum and pedagogical issues relevant to race, language, gender, and socio-economic differences. Participants apply content and pedagogy involving science and mathematics contexts for effective learning. STEM activities will integrate meaningful, engaging practices for teaching diverse learners. The course is differentiated for elementary and secondary school educators to provide relevant connections, to be directly applied, in each participant’s classroom. Student ideas, experiences and cultural assets are key to unlocking student connections to phenomena. Learn to value diversity and use cultural referents through pedagogical choices in your practice.