Why is it important to choose culturally relevant books in the classroom? by https://padlet.com/emunozgo/qgylmf7a9mqeqsla en-us 2023-09-17 18:40:12 UTC 2023-09-21 21:48:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d6.png lvillatoro7 https://padlet.com/emunozgo/qgylmf7a9mqeqsla/wish/2715291877 students are able to connect with the content and it makes it meaningful to them. LV

]]> 2023-09-21 21:45:17 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/qgylmf7a9mqeqsla/wish/2715291877 https://padlet.com/emunozgo/qgylmf7a9mqeqsla/wish/2715292059 it helps best resonate with students so they best understand material and relate to themselves. This way literacy is not such a burden but an opportunity to feel valued and enjoy the learning process- LH

]]> 2023-09-21 21:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/qgylmf7a9mqeqsla/wish/2715292059 https://padlet.com/emunozgo/qgylmf7a9mqeqsla/wish/2715292160 To allow students to connect their own experiences to the texts they are reading. CS]]> 2023-09-21 21:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/qgylmf7a9mqeqsla/wish/2715292160 bmcdonald984 https://padlet.com/emunozgo/qgylmf7a9mqeqsla/wish/2715292290 Representation! Students love to see themselves in books. Some of my favorite moments have been when students see a book and say, "they look like me!"]]> 2023-09-21 21:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/qgylmf7a9mqeqsla/wish/2715292290 hanhanuni https://padlet.com/emunozgo/qgylmf7a9mqeqsla/wish/2715292469 Students need to be able to connect with what they learn, know that their culture is represented (so they don't feel forced to assimilate and abandon their culture), and learn about cultures outside of their own to become global learners. It is also important for them to be able to challenge stereotypes and social justice issues, teaching students they have a voice. -HC]]> 2023-09-21 21:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/qgylmf7a9mqeqsla/wish/2715292469 https://padlet.com/emunozgo/qgylmf7a9mqeqsla/wish/2715293300 So it relates to everyone in the classroom 

]]> 2023-09-21 21:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/qgylmf7a9mqeqsla/wish/2715293300 jenniferchoquecruz https://padlet.com/emunozgo/qgylmf7a9mqeqsla/wish/2715293380 built self confidence and self image!

]]> 2023-09-21 21:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/qgylmf7a9mqeqsla/wish/2715293380 For students to be able to connect https://padlet.com/emunozgo/qgylmf7a9mqeqsla/wish/2715293417 2023-09-21 21:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/qgylmf7a9mqeqsla/wish/2715293417 It is a great conversation starter. Students can comment on what is different or the same in their lives. https://padlet.com/emunozgo/qgylmf7a9mqeqsla/wish/2715293703 2023-09-21 21:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/qgylmf7a9mqeqsla/wish/2715293703