Culturally Responsive Native American Teaching and Curriculum Development

Description

Are you seeking practical strategies to promote cultural competence and support the academic success and well-being of Native American students? Culturally responsive teaching involves recognizing and honoring the diverse cultural backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of students, including those of Native American heritage. Join Naomi Louise for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we explore strategies for integrating culturally responsive teaching practices and developing culturally relevant curriculum to better serve Native American students. Get ready to embark on a journey to effectively integrate indigenous perspectives and culture into your teaching practice and curriculum! Naomi's expertise in diversity, equity and inclusion will provide you with resources you need to incorporate indigenous perspectives into lesson plans, brainstorm on how to adapt existing curriculum to be more culturally relevant, role-play scenarios to practice responding to culturally sensitive situations in the classroom and design a STEM curriculum unit integrating traditional ecological knowledge and practices.

Objectives

1. Recall the principles and practices of culturally responsive teaching and culturally relevant curriculum development discussed in the workshop.
2. Analyze the importance of culturally responsive teaching and curriculum development in supporting the academic success and well-being of Native American students.
3. Implement culturally responsive teaching strategies and develop culturally relevant curriculum materials that reflect the experiences and perspectives of Native American learners.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of culturally responsive teaching practices and culturally relevant curriculum in promoting student engagement, learning outcomes, and cultural pride.
5. Assess your own cultural competence and readiness to engage in culturally responsive teaching and curriculum development, reflecting on areas for growth and improvement.
6. Design culturally responsive lesson plans and curriculum units that honor and celebrate the cultural identities and contributions of Native American students, promoting equity and inclusion in the classroom.

Key Take Aways

• Gain insights into the principles and practices of culturally responsive teaching, including building relationships, incorporating indigenous perspectives, and promoting student voice and agency.
• Learn strategies for developing culturally relevant curriculum that reflects the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native American peoples, while also meeting academic standards and learning objectives.
• Explore resources and tools for incorporating indigenous perspectives and culture into various subject areas, including language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics.
• Reflect on your own cultural biases and assumptions and consider how to approach teaching and curriculum development in a way that honors and respects the cultural identities and backgrounds of Native American students.