Culturally Responsive Pedagogy – Community of Practice (8 sessions)

Culturally responsive pedagogy is an approach that challenges deficit perspectives and draws on students strengths to foster success. Join a community of staff and faculty interested in exploring topics, theories and activities related to this approach over 8 1- hour sessions,

Sessions will be every two weeks on Mondays, 11:30-12:30 on the following dates with the following sub-themes:

Jan. 23 – Reflecting on one’s own cultural lens

Feb 6 – Identifying and redressing bias

Feb 27 – Draw on students’ culture to shape curriculum and instruction

Mar 6 – Bring Real-World issues into the classroom

Mar 20 – Model High expectations for all students

April 3 – Promote respect for student differences

April 17 – collaborate with families and local communities

May 1 – Communicate in linguistically responsive ways

Sign up for the first session to learn more and decide if you’d like to be part of our community.

REGISTER: tlcevents@ufv.ca or victoria.surtess@ufv.ca