Culturally Responsive Teaching
Routines and Rituals
Classroom Environment
100

What is culturally responsive teaching?

Teaching that connects to students culture and experiences. 

100

What are routines?

These help students know what to expect each day.

100

Students should feel a sense of ______ in the classroom.

Belonging 

200

What is rich cultural knowledge?

The knowledge and experiences students already have. 

200

What are rituals?

These are special repeated activities in class.

200

A positive classroom helps students feel ______.

safe

300

What is a high challenge, high support environment?

A classroom with high expectations and lots of support. 

300

Routines also help reduce______. 

Stress

300

The goal is to create not just an aesthetically pleasing environment but a strong ______.

ethos

400

Students learn best when lessons connect to their cultural ______.

identity 

400

Routines help students’ ______ development.

cognitive

400

A good classroom supports students’ social and ______ safety.

emotional; 

500

What are Chapters 1–8?

These sections of a book explain the importance and purpose behind culturally responsive teaching.

500

Routines create a sense of order and ______.

process

500

A strong classroom environment supports social, emotional, and ______ safety.

intellectual

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