Eliminating Barriers Through Culturally Responsive Teaching
Summary
Eliminating Barriers Through Culturally Responsive Teaching fosters an equitable learning experience through the promotion of belonging. Research shows that when educators are responsive to diverse cultural norms of behavior and communication in the school and classroom, students can have increased interest, motivation, persistence, and achievement. 
NAPEās Culturally Responsive Teaching workshop provides an opportunity to move beyond an āintegratedā or ādiverseā classroom āone where students are placed into a system that may not reflect their culture, backgrounds, or identity āto one where students understand that they, and their cultural contexts, are a deeply valued part of the learning environment. Participants will learn the aspects of a culturally responsive educator and be equipped with strategies to increase belonging by bringing student identities and cultural backgrounds to the center of their practices.
NAPEās Culturally Responsive Teaching workshop provides an opportunity to move beyond an āintegratedā or ādiverseā classroom āone where students are placed into a system that may not reflect their culture, backgrounds, or identity āto one where students understand that they, and their cultural contexts, are a deeply valued part of the learning environment. Participants will learn the aspects of a culturally responsive educator and be equipped with strategies to increase belonging by bringing student identities and cultural backgrounds to the center of their practices. Target Audience
Secondary/Postsecondary Teachers/Staff,Ā Administrators, Counselors, Support Staff
Format
Virtual or face-to-face; approach can be customized to meet the needs of educators
Examples of Impact
This training has changed my perspective, not only on my students, but on my approach and delivery in the classroom.
NAPEās professional development solutions are designed to assist teams of educators to address specific needs related to: equitable learning environments, student academic success and ultimately, readiness to pursue high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers.Ā
