Culturally responsive teaching

1. What is the goal of culturally responsive teaching?

• A. To teach students about different cultures

• B. To create an inclusive learning environment that values diversity

• C. To promote assimilation of diverse students into the dominant culture

2. What is one way to create an inclusive classroom environment?

• A. Display only materials that reflect the dominant culture

• B. Use teaching strategies that only work for students from the dominant culture

• C. Display materials that reflect diverse cultures and make sure all students feel included and respected

3. What is one example of a culturally responsive teaching strategy?

• A. Using only English language texts and materials

• B. Teaching only from a Eurocentric perspective

• C. Creating lesson plans that are culturally relevant and engaging for all students

4. Why is it important to provide opportunities for student voice and choice?

• A. It makes the teacher's job easier.

• B. It promotes student autonomy and agency.

• C. It helps assimilate students into the dominant culture.

5. What is one example of a culturally responsive assessment?

• A. A multiple-choice test that only includes questions about the dominant culture.

• B. An essay prompt that allows students to draw on their own experiences and cultural background.

• C. A fill-in-the-blank test that requires memorization of cultural facts.

6. Why is it important to address biases and stereotypes in the classroom?

• A. To promote assimilation of diverse students into the dominant culture

• B. To create a classroom environment that values diversity and promotes student success

• C. To make sure all students are taught from a Eurocentric perspective

7. What is one way to encourage collaboration and cooperation among students?

• A. Assigning individual work only

• B. Encouraging competition among students

• C. Assigning group work and encouraging students to learn from each other's perspectives and experiences

8. What is one way to continuously learn about different cultures?

• A. Sticking to what you already know about the dominant culture

• B. Refusing to learn about cultures that are different from your own

• C. Actively seeking out opportunities to learn about different cultures and striving to improve your cultural competency and understanding

9. Why is it important to build relationships with students?

• A. To maintain control over the classroom

• B. To get to know your students on a personal level and understand their backgrounds, cultures, and experiences

• C. To avoid having to deal with issues related to culture and diversity in the classroom

10. How can teachers incorporate culturally responsive teaching into their lessons?

• A. By using only one teaching approach for all students

• B. By ignoring students' cultural backgrounds

• C. By incorporating culturally relevant materials and activities

• D. By teaching only about the dominant culture