In order to be an effective teacher in diverse classrooms, teachers must utilize equity pedagogy and responsive teaching practices to try to close any present achievement gaps. In this task, you will reflect on your personal culture and how it influences your teaching. You will then analyze a case study using the concepts of equity pedagogy.
Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. The originality report that is provided when you submit your task can be used as a guide.
A. Reflect on how each of the following aspects contribute to your personal culture and influence your effectiveness as an educator in a classroom with a culturally diverse group of students:
1. importance of and family expectations for education
2. values pertaining to social or family groups
3. experiences with individuals from diverse backgrounds
B. Use one of the attached case studies (Elementary Case Study and Middle/High School Case Study)
1. Discuss each of the following based on the chosen case study:
a. Discuss one characteristic of this student and how it affects learning.
b. Discuss one environmental or family factor that impacts this students life and how it affects learning.
c. Discuss one way utilizing equity pedagogy in the classroom can positively impact learning outcomes for this student.
C. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
D. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
