Foreword by Matthew Kay Introduction: Why Culturally Responsive Teaching Matters in Dynamic Equitable Learning Environments Part One: Focusing on You: Unmasking Bias and Microaggressions Opening Vignette: Mr. Malcolm Williams Ch 1: Acknowledging Unconscious Bias Ch 2: Reducing Implicit and Explicit Bias Ch 3: Eliminating Microaggressions Part Two: Focusing on Your Relationships: Co-Constructing Meaningful Connections with Students and Families Opening Vignette: Ms. Asia Henderson Ch 4: Activating Students' Assets and Cultural Capital Ch 5: Caring for Students Within their Sociopolitical Context Ch 6: Forging Reciprocal Relationships with Families and Communities Part Three: Focusing on Your Pedagogical Practices: Incorporating Culturally Relevant Teaching Opening Vignette: Mr. Khemar Journey Ch 7. Developing Equity-Mindedness Ch 8: Planning Anti-bias Instruction Ch 9: Preparing Culturally Responsive Authentic Assessments Epilogue: A Call to Action: Leveraging One's Own Power and Privilege to Dismantle Systematic Barriers for Sustainable and Equitable Learning References
Part professional development, part action planner, this book can help teachers pivot instruction to ensure equitable, inclusive learning experiences in online and in-person settings.
Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. is an associate clinical professor at Drexel University and a certified K-12 teacher. She has spent the past decade as a teacher educator building culturally responsive and anti-racist curriculum. She is on the board of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education. Kristine S. Lewis Grant, Ph.D. is a clinical professor of multicultural and urban education at Drexel University. Her research interests include family engagement in urban schools, and the recruitment and retention of teachers of color. She is a board member of the Pennsylvania chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education.