CLR in the Classroom
CCRTL’s approach is to combine the best in theoretical research and actual successful classroom practices. This connection of theory with practice is based on what we do each and every day in schools around the country.
CCRTL’s approach is to combine the best in theoretical research and actual successful classroom practices. This connection of theory with practice is based on what we do each and every day in schools around the country.
Synopsis of CLR from Dr. Hollie
The terms culture and language are usually associated with the issues of diversity, bilingual education, race-focused discussions, and the so-called achievement gap. Rarely is the emphasis on culture and language strongly associated with transforming instructional practices with a powerful pedagogy to better serve all students.
6 Ways To Know If You Are Culturally Responsive
There are many schools and districts claiming to be culturally responsive, mainly to serve mantras of equity and diversity rather than to better teach underserved students. As I continue to travel across the country, training scores of educators hearing these claims of cultural responsiveness, my reaction is the now popular question, are you kidding me? I think that it is about time for a culturally responsive screening to support or to refute such claims. Here are six ways to know if you are culturally and linguistically responsive (CLR):
The Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning (CCRTL) is making a difference for underserved students all over the country. Educators are being influenced by a vision for teaching and learning that responds directly to the students’ need culturally and linguistically.
Upcoming Events
| Sat Jan 28, 2012 @08:00AM - 03:00PM Teach for America - DAY 1 |
| Wed Feb 08, 2012 @08:00AM - 05:00PM LifeSource, Lancaster, CA - Instructional Cycle |
| Wed Feb 15, 2012 @08:00AM - 05:00PM LifeSource, Lancaster, CA - Instructional Cycle |
| Wed Feb 15, 2012 @08:30AM - 01:00PM Day 1 (Lite) - LITERACY SUMMIT |
| Thu Feb 16, 2012 @08:00AM - 05:00PM Sacramento - Day 4 |
| Fri Feb 24, 2012 @08:00AM - 05:00PM Day 1/2 + Big Game Workshop |
| Tue Feb 28, 2012 @08:00AM - 05:00PM WCCUSD Day 2 Brush Up |
| Thu Mar 01, 2012 @08:00AM - 05:00PM Univ. of Minnesota - CRT Workshop |
| Wed Mar 07, 2012 @08:00AM - 05:00PM LifeSource, Lancaster, CA - Instructional Cycle |
| Fri Mar 09, 2012 @08:00AM - 05:00PM CABE (Sacramento, CA) - Keynote Address |