Online Course
Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners
Course Overview
In this asynchronous, self-paced course, we share research and strategies to foster a culturally responsive approach to teaching multilingual learners (MLs). Explore the meaning of culture and its implications for teaching and learning and reflect on your school’s strengths in the implementation of culturally responsive teaching practices.
Learning Objectives
- Define culture and culturally responsive teaching
- Discuss five guiding principles for culturally responsive teaching for multilingual learners (MLs)
- Explore and apply instructional strategies and tools for creating a culturally responsive school climate for MLs
- Apply strategies to build collaborative relationships with ML students and their families to foster ML family engagement
Course Features
- Engaging voice-over PowerPoint presentations and videos of classroom instruction
- Interactive questions, activities, and frequent opportunities for reflection
- Tools and resources for supporting implementation of strategies
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Curriculum
Welcome!
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Part 1: Understanding Culture and Its Role in Teaching & Learning
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- Part 1.1 Presentation: Understanding Culture and Its Role in Teaching and Learning (5:18)
- Part 1.2 Presentation: Definition and Characteristics of Culture (2:44)
- Part 1.2 Reflection Activity
- Part 1.3 Presentation: Understanding & Appreciating Cultural Differences (2:42)
- Part 1.4 Presentation: Background of and Need for Culturally Responsive Teaching (5:29)
- Part 1.4 Application Activity
- Part 1.4 Reflection Question
Part 2: Strategies for Culturally Responsive Teaching
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- Part 2.1 Presentation: Guiding Principle 2: Support and Challenge MLs (10:26)
- Part 2.2 Presentation: Guiding Principle 3: Students at the Center of Learning (2:19)
- Part 2.2 Reflection Question #1
- Part 2.2 Reflection Question #2
- Part 2.3 Presentation: Guiding Principle 4: Leverage Linguistic and Cultural Backgrounds (3:54)
- Part 2.3 Application Activity
- Part 2.4 Presentation: Multicultural Resources (4:29)
Part 3: Family and Community Engagement
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Wrap-Up
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Post-Course Survey
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Certificate of Completion
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