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I apologize that this is not a true collage.  When I tried to upload a collage that I had made on Microsoft Word it wouldn't upload so I had to upload each photo one at time.  When I selected these photos, I thought about what we have learned over the last seven weeks.  I first thought about what a culturally responsive classroom should look like.  It should have books, posters, toys, games, etc. that represent different cultures and backgrounds without stereotypes and bias.  Students need to see that people of all walks can do many different things.  They also need to see that even though others may act and look differently as in their surface culture, they often have many things in common in the deep culture.  Culturally responsive classrooms also should have curriculum that reflects different cultures and backgrounds at school woven into instruction daily.  Culturally responsive teachers should directly teach students about bias and stereotypes through class meetings, books, videos, plays, skits and real life scenarios.  Often taking advantage of "teachable moments" is the best way to do it!  In addition to making kids aware of the stereotypes and biases they carry along with the stereotypes and biases they see; culturally responsive teachers also need to be aware of their own biases and stereotypes and be open to facing those as well.  Becoming a culturally responsive individual who is molding students to become culturally responsive themselves is a process that takes open-mindedness, patience, time, and reflection.  It is a journey worth taking and a journey one should not take alone (Derman-Sparks & Edwards, 2010) (Pelo, 2008)!  
Derman-Sparks, L., & Olsen Edwards, J. (2010). Anti-bias education for young children and ourselves. Washington, DC: NAEYC.

Pelo, A. (Ed.). (2008). Rethinking early childhood education. Milwaukee, WI: Rethinking    Schools.


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  1. CulturalSeshatFebruary 24, 2019 at 5:00 PM

    Good Evening Jill!
    I really love the fact that you found a book with one of our classmates names (Lilyann(a) ) I think that this is a great representation of the different aspects of identity that we have learned within the class. The top photo of the small diverse hand reaching and the bottom photo of the puzzle pieces placed together, represent so much...to me it represents the children being not only our future, but also needing to work together in order to co-exist with mutual respect...that in essence solves the enigma...puzzle! Thank you for this collage!

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  2. QuayFebruary 24, 2019 at 5:11 PM

    Hi, Jill!

    I actually like the individual pictures. It shows that you put thought and effort into choosing your selection. I like the picture that states, "Culture is something that unites people". I also like the puzzle pieces interconnecting.
    I definitely agree with your take on culturally responsive teaching. However, I would like us all as humans to be culturally responsive beings.

    Moving forward...Quay

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