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Case: Food and Holidays My school principal told all the teachers at my school at the beginning of the school year that because of the recent changes in the demographics of the school, we had to develop and implement lessons that were Culturally Responsive. I had heard of the term "Culturally Responsive", but I am not the most knowledgeable person about it. So, I did lessons on holidays and traditions in different cultures. I had some lessons on food favored by different cultures. When appropriate, I brought guest speakers to my classroom. The other day I was having a casual conversation with the school principal and she asked me about how the culturally responsive teaching was going. I told her about the things I have done. She said I got it all wrong. I was shocked and hurt by her comment. How am I going to develop and implement culturally responsive lessons? I really do not know. What is wrong with my holidays, traditions, and foods? I thought I was doing a great job. By the way, I teach 4th grade and I have mostly Black and Hispanic children. Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I like what you've done. I think that you can honestly say that you gave it your best effort, and if your principal doesn't like what you've done, ask what needs to change. You may not have done what she envisioned, but you have introduced a culturally responsive outlook on the holidays. Don't give up! Find a happy medium with the principal. I'm sure the students will remember what you've taught. I remember a luau that my fourth grade teacher threw for my class. While all of the other classes simply had a party with leis and pineapples, we researched Hawaiian culture and presented it to each other at the party. To this day, I remember things I learned at that party whenever I see Hawaiian Sweet Rolls at the grocery store. |
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