CRI Session 2 Knowledge Check

What is a key goal in creating a culturally responsive curriculum?

• To incorporate diverse cultural perspectives

• To focus solely on historical facts

• To eliminate discussions about culture

• To prioritize one culture over others

Now that I've identified the competencies I will focus on, how can I strengthen my lessons? What are a few strategies or tasks that I can immediately implement into my lesson/unit planning?

• Incorporate active learning strategies

• Use formative assessments regularly

• Integrate technology in meaningful ways

• All of the above

Which of the following best describes the process to identify, discuss, and dismantle current implicit bias in curriculum and assessment?

• Reviewing curriculum through a personal bias only

• Ignoring cultural perspectives and biases in curriculum design

• Considering multiple cultural perspectives and identifying personal biases in curriculum

• Assuming no implicit bias exists in current curriculum and assessment

Which of the following is a way I celebrate diversity in my curriculum?

• By incorporating groups' history, achievements, influence, and culture into lessons

• By helping students develop a positive racial and cultural identity

• By providing all students with a representation of themselves in the lesson

• All of the above

What role does continuous professional development play in maintaining a culturally responsive teaching environment?

• It has no impact as teaching methods do not need to evolve.

• It is crucial for understanding current educational technologies only.

• It helps educators stay informed about diverse cultures and effective teaching strategies.

• It is only necessary for new teachers.

Which strategy is effective for promoting critical thinking in students?

• Encouraging rote memorization of facts.

• Limiting discussions to avoid challenging questions.

• Providing real-world problems that require analytical thinking.

• Using only textbooks for all classroom activities.