Table Of ContentIntroduction 1 Student Achievement 7 Why Culturally Responsive Teaching and Practice? 9 Culturally Responsive Teaching Domains and Standards 11 Education PowerED's Culturally Responsive Teaching Domains and Standards 15 Domain 1: Community Partnerships 15 Domain 2: Culture Management 17 Domain 3: Authentic Engagement 19 Domain 4: Social Justice Curriculum 22 Chapter 1: Community Partnership 25 Community Knowledge 31 Family Involvement 33 Support System 40 Contextual Learning 42 Community Service and Local Partnerships 47 Summary 50 Reflection Questions 50 Chapter 2: Culture Management 53 Establishing Harmony 57 Setting High Expectations and Classroom Systems 61 Organizing Your Space 69 Desk Setup 71 Materials Management 75 Student-Led-Management 76 The Wrap Up 79 A Final Story 81 Summary 83 Reflection Questions 84 Chapter 3: Authentic Engagement 85 No Place Is as Engaging as the Black Church 87 Collaboration, Student Discourse, and Shared Evaluation 89 Lesson Structure and Inquiry-Based Learning 97 Observation & Conceptualization 101 Investigation, Conclusion, & Discussion 103 Energy & Pace, Physical Movement, and Multimedia 104 Differentiation & Rigor 109 Meaningful Experiences 111 Summary 113 Reflection Questions 115 Chapter 4: Social Justice Curriculum 117 Self-Concept 123 Understanding Inequity 130 Cultural Knowledge and Content Relevance 132 Anti-Bias Themes 134 Diverse Perspectives 138 Social Action 144 Agency 148 Summary 151 Reflection Questions 153 Chapter 5: Culturally Responsive Teaching: From Theory to Practice 155 Recommendation 1 170 Recommendation 2 172 Recommendation 3 173 Recommendation 4 174 Recommendation 5 176 Workbook Planning Guide 179 What's Your Plan? 179 References 183 Appendix A: 7 Power Elements 185 Appendix B: Reference Guide 189 Culturally Responsive Teaching Standards and Domains + Power Elements 189 About the Authors 201 David McDonald, M.Ed. 201 Danielle Ross, M.Ed. 202 Andre Ross, M.Ed. 202 Shontoria Walker, Ed.D. 203 Acknowledgments 205 Index 207
SynopsisTransform 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.