Big Takeaways: Session 1 Culturally Relevant Math by Jessica Moss

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Connect with the students on their level so they can understand the lessons be taught better.

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Mix content with personal experiences. Students feel that learning is useful in daily life activities.

phillipsma — 2023-11-06 21:09:10 UTC

Create a comfortable place for students to understand their value within the learning community.

"It should be noted that this kind of work needs to be ongoing. Students deserve to see themselves as a valuable part of history and a valuable part of society throughout the year, not just on dedicated days."

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To truly be equitable, an curriculum we present to our students must honor who they are.

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If you love what you are learning will gain confidence and reflect on

your proficiency.

Be careful not to assume identities or impose identities that are not relevant to the students we serve.

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We're going to need training, and pay attention to the training for Culturally Relevant Teaching...the world is a powder keg, and although this is the right thing to do, not everyone sees it that way.

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Making students feel identified with the content in the class can make all the difference in the learning process.

phillipsma — 2023-11-06 21:13:15 UTC

White students are affirmed daily because mainstream curricula are created with Eurocentric ideas and history at the center.

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Equitable and intentional! So often educators are well-intentioned, yet harmful - do not lead with assumptions. Equity requires being intentional about building curriculum in which the standards are learned within the context of our students' lives.

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-Students felt "seen"

-Information being taught was relatable

- educational equity

-teachers know students individually, ex. cultural norms, traditions, their interests

-celebrating their neighborhood, reunions, family norms

-to truly be equitable, any curriculum we present to our students must honor who they are

"Have we assumed that children will not want to learn about these important Black figures? Or do we not know for ourselves how to include them in our teaching?"

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Representation matters. Real life problems should be given where students can understand and see its relevance.

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Building equity is different than building relationships.

Curriculum must honor who our students are.

Information-gathering allows us (educators) to gain insight into our students' interests, culture, what's important to them, and what makes sense in their world.

Home and family connections, Equitable curriculum, and intentional experiences are necessary!

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"...teacher used the community around us"

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Relationship with families are important to provide a safe and familiar environment. Teachers need to try to meet students where they are and build it up.