Culture to the Max! Culturally Responsive Teaching and Practice

Transform your classroom and school and create opportunities for students from all cultural backgrounds

Culture to the Max!: Culturally Responsive Teaching and Practice presents readers with a powerful new set of Culturally Responsive Teaching standards that can be used by teachers and administrators to counter institutionalized racism and white supremacy. The book offers an in-depth look into the practice and implementation of Culturally Responsive Teaching that can inform curriculum development, teacher evaluation, and classroom and culture evaluation.

In this book, readers will find:

• The criteria necessary to apply consistent reliability and efficacy guidelines to culturally responsive practices
• A seven-pillar Culturally Responsive Teaching framework that includes essential skills development, experiential learning, leadership development, identity development, restorative justice, social and emotional learning, and sociopolitical consciousness
• Expert opinions, practice tips, and personal anecdotes that address the challenges and triumphs of the implementation of culturally responsive classroom behaviors

Perfect for K-12 educators and administrators, Culture to the Max! also belongs in the libraries of teachers-in-training and higher education professionals who seek to acknowledge, respond to, and celebrate the right of all students to enjoy full and equitable access to education.

Education PowerED (Dallas, TX) is on a mission to generate culturally responsive solutions and resources to energize educators, empower students, and eradicate education inequity. Launched in February 2019, Education PowerED is one of the fastest growing movements in education promoting culturally responsive teaching practices to transform schools and shift the culture of education. Over 20,000+ educators engage with the brand daily. They facilitate professional development trainings (Educator Empowerment Series) and develop culturally responsive classroom lessons, tools and resources. They also collaborate with community organizations to host educator focused programs and events.

The co-authors of this book include David McDonald, M.Ed., Founder & Managing Partner; Danielle Ross, M.Ed., Co-founder & Partner; Andre Ross, M.Ed., Co-founder & Partner; and Dr. Shontoria Walker, Ed.D., Executive Director & Partner.

Introduction 4

Student Achievement 7

Why Culturally Responsive Teaching and Practice? 8

Culturally Responsive Teaching Domains and Standards 9

Education PowerED’s Culturally Responsive Teaching Domains and Standards 11

Domain 1: Community Partnerships 11

Domain 2: Culture Management 12

Domain 3: Authentic Engagement 14

Domain 4: Social Justice Curriculum 15

Chapter 1: Community Partnership 17

Community Knowledge 19

Family Involvement 20

Support System 24

Contextual Learning 25

Community Service and Local Partnerships 28

Summary 29

Reflection Questions 30

Chapter 2: Culture Management 31

Establishing Harmony 32

Setting High Expectations and Classroom Systems 34

Organizing Your Space 39

Desk Setup 40

Materials Management 42

Student Led-Management 43

The Wrap Up 45

A Final Story 46

Summary 47

Reflection Questions 47

Chapter 3: Authentic Engagement 49

No Place Is as Engaging as the Black Church 49

Collaboration, Student Discourse, and Shared Evaluation 50

Lesson Structure and Inquiry-Based Learning 54

Observation & Conceptualization 57

Investigation, Conclusion, & Discussion 58

Energy & Pace, Physical Movement, and Multimedia 59

Differentiation & Rigor 61

Meaningful Experiences 63

Summary 64

Reflection Questions 65

Chapter 4: Social Justice Curriculum 66

Self-Concept 68

Understanding Inequity 72

Cultural Knowledge and Content Relevance 73

Anti-Bias Themes 74

Diverse Perspectives 76

Social Action 79

Agency 82

Summary 83

Reflection Questions 84

Chapter 5: Culturally Responsive Teaching: From Theory to Practice 86

Recommendation 1 93

Recommendation 2 94

Recommendation 3 95

Recommendation 4 95

Recommendation 5 96

Workbook Planning Guide 98

What’s Your Plan? 98

Appendix A: 7 Power Elements 103

Appendix B: Reference Guide 106

Culturally Responsive Teaching Standards and Domains + Power Elements 106

About the Authors 115

David McDonald, M.Ed. 115

Danielle Ross, M.Ed. 116

Andre Ross, M.Ed. 116

Shontoria Walker, Ed.D. 116

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