Question:

How can I respectfully implement culturally responsive pedagogy in my classroom? Culturally responsive pedagogy is defined as “a pedagogy that recognizes the importance of including students’ cultural references in all aspects of learning (Ladson-Billings, 1994).” Villegas and Lucas state that

Educators who are culturally responsive have an understanding of how students construct their knowledge, have an awareness about their students’ lives, are socio-culturally conscious, hold affirming views about diversity, use congruent instructional strategies, and advocate for the rights of their students. (as cited in McIntosh et al., 2014).

I will specifically develop ways to teach in a culturally responsive manor to Indigenous cultures, and will incorporate the First Peoples Principles of Learning into my classes because of their importance and emphasis in our new curriculum.