Ch 7: Is My Learning Environment Culturally Responsive?

Learning centers in the classroom should

• not be used as they tend to clutter the environment

• feature culturally related speaking and listening activities

• focus only on basic reading and writing standards

• are only recommended for use in early elementary classrooms

An optimal classroom environment should:

• promote movement

• allow for collaborative grouping

• include space for student/teacher connections

• not be rearranged for any reason

The classroom arrangement should allow space for the teacher to connect with students and an area for collaborative grouping.

• True

• False

Student work

• clutters the classroom and is overstimulating

• promotes feelings of inadequacy

• validates and affirms students’ talents

• embarrasses most students

Students should be taught to analyze and determine the credibility and quality of content found online.

• True

• False

When students use digital and media resources it is important they

• use only the most modern devices

• create content using language, images and sound

• discuss and reflect on internet conduct, responsibility and safety

• consider the point of view and credibility of online content

Classroom walk-throughs

• allow teachers to gain feedback from colleagues

• encourage lazy teachers to steal your ideas

• stimulate conversations around improving teaching and learning

• can inspire ideas on how to make classrooms more culturally responsive