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Teaching and Learning for Social ImpactMain MenuIntroductionIntroduction to the Teaching SchemaWhy: Teach for Social ImpactHow: Course Design for Social ImpactWhat: Topics to Teach for Social ImpactAbout this PublicationWashington University in St. Louis
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Higher Education
First examine syllabi to incorporate more inclusive language and strategy to foster an inclusive and equitable classroom approach. Consider your own level of comfort and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion topics relative to your course content. For individuals new to course development and teaching strategies, start with your why.
What is culturally responsive pedagogy? Culturally Relevant Pedagogy is a teaching approach developed by Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings in the early 1990s that embeds students’ cultural identities and opportunities to challenge stereotypes and inequities while learning disciplinary content.
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