Culturally Responsive Teaching

CRT is needed primarily in schools with a diverse student body.

• True

• False

CRT can be defined as teaching diverse learners to assimilate into the mainstream culture.

• True

• False

Research has demonstrated that if we do not mention differences, students will usually not notice them.

• True

• False

CRT is most effective using a festive approach, teaching all students to appreciate diverse foods, crafts, holidays and heroes.

• True

• False

Current textbooks have not eliminated stereotypes and generally don't present accurate and inclusive information about ethnic populations.

• True

• False

Teachers carry their personal culture into the classroom, along with unconscious prejudices and lower expectations for some students.

• True

• False

In general, there is little teachers can do for language-minority students from low-income backgrounds with limited parental involvement.

• True

• False

More teachers of color are required in order to effectively reach students of color.

• True

• False

With a critical focus on standardized testing and a multitude of required school programs, there is little time for add-ons like CRT.

• True

• False