Culturally Responsive Teaching and Academic Success:

An Overview

Tary Tobin, Joe Hoover & Erin ChaparroUniversity of Oregon

Culturally Responsive Teaching: Definition• Culturally Responsive

teaching: Teaching using culturally relevant symbols, language, dance, art, legends, folktales, games, items, examples, values, customs, and celebrations that demonstrate inclusion of all students.

Key Factors Affecting Academic Success

Pre-School Learning: High emphasis on

reading, conversing and listening

Consistent Attendance in School

School Climate and Resources

Quality of Teaching & Curriculum Choices

Personal Characteristics of

Student: Intelligence, ability, and motivation

We know what helps students succeed

Set High Expectations forAll Students

Manage Your OwnImplicit Bias

Use Explicit Instructional Principles coupled with

Active Engagement for All

What the experts say:

Legitimize Student Voices

Build alliances with students' families and communities

Keep abreast of the plural and evolving

nature of youth cultural

practices

Adapt 'evidence

based' practices for

the cultures in your

classroom

Create a cultural art and sports program

Your Situation: Issues to consider

Your Relational

Goals

Study published research

Gather your own

observable data

Your Own Culture

Help your students

understand traditions

Teach cultural assimilation

Teach about

mixed race heritage

Learn how to move seamlessly in different cultural circles