Culturally Competent Educator (eBook)

Connecting Equitable Practices for Instruction, Assessment, and Grading

Almitra L. Berry (Autor)

eBook Download: PDF

2025
345 Seiten
Sage Publications (Verlag)
978-1-0719-8175-7 (ISBN)

Infos

Actionable strategies to support the strengths of every learnerIn The Culturally Competent Educator, Dr. Almitra L. Berry draws on more than three decades of experience to offer educators a roadmap to implementing equitable practices and policies. Rooted in research and practical advice, this book helps educators foster an environment where every student feels valued and respected. By exploring culturally and linguistically affirming approaches to instruction, assessment, and grading, readers will be empowered to break down barriers to student learning and achievement.Key features include Clear explanations of key equity indicators and concepts Practical examples and classroom lesson plans Strategies for improving instructional materials and developing media literacy Tools for self-assessment and reflectionDr. Berry's guide emphasizes the importance of engaging in professional learning communities for deeper understanding and support. By working through this book, educators can become equity warriors, transforming their classrooms into places where all students can thrive socially, behaviorally, and academically. This is a must-read for educators, administrators, and anyone committed to creating a more just and inclusive educational environment.

Inhalt

Introduction
1.Educational Equity in the K-12 Classroom
2.Considering Your Own Identity
3.Inclusivity: Developing Your Own Cultural Competence
4.Creating a Culture of Equity from the First Day of School Forward
5.Instructional Methods
6.Curriculum Content
7.Addressing and Offsetting Bias in Curriculum Materials
8.The Foundations of Equitable Assessment
9.Aligning Equitable Assessment Practices with Culturally Relevant Instructional Practices
10.The Foundations of Equitable Grading
11.Communicating Grading Policies and Practices with Parents and Caregivers
12.Implementing Equitable Grading
13.Essential Reflections
Appendices
Glossary
References

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 25.3.2025
• Verlagsort: Thousand Oaks
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Unterrichtsvorbereitung
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik
• Schlagworte: anti-bias education • Classroom culture transformation • classroom inclusivity • Creating safe classrooms • Culturally competent educator • diverse learners • Educational equity tools • Equitable assessment • equitable practices • equity in education • Equity in instruction • Grading practices • Implicit bias in education • Inclusive Education • inclusive teaching strategies • marginalized learners • Media literacy for educators • Professional Learning Communities • Social and academic thriving • Systemic racism in schools
• ISBN-10: 1-0719-8175-7 / 1071981757
• ISBN-13: 978-1-0719-8175-7 / 9781071981757