Diversity In Teaching
This racial group makes up the majority of K-12 teachers in the U.S.
What are white (non-Hispanic) teachers.
The difference in academic performance between students of different racial groups.
What is the achievement gap.
Teaching students about many cultures is known as this.
Teachers sometimes have this unconscious attitude toward students of color.
What is implicit bias.
Teachers can include diverse voices by changing their:
What is curriculum.
Schools with more diverse staff often see this increase in students of color.
What is academic achievement or success.
These exams have shown racial disparities in access and performance.
What are standardized tests.
Holidays like Lunar New Year and Día de los Muertos are included in this kind of curriculum.
What is culturally inclusive or culturally relevant curriculum.
Students of color are more likely to be punished for this behavior.
What is minor infractions or misbehavior.
Schools can close equity gaps by investing in this.
What is teacher training.
Hiring educators of color could reduce this for students of color.
What is the discipline gap or suspension rates.
This phrase describes how race and class overlap in educational inequality.
What is intersectionality.
This teaching method adjusts instruction to reflect students' cultural experiences.
What is culturally responsive teaching.
Schools with a majority of students of color often have fewer of these advanced opportunities.
What are AP, honors, or gifted classes.
Working with parents & families from diverse backgrounds improves this.
What is students success and communication.
This form of teacher training helps educators reflect on biases.
What is anti-bias training.
School tracking usually places students of color in these lower-level courses.
What are remedial or non-honors classes.
Educational theorist that advocated for culturally relevant pedagogy.
Who is Gloria Ladson-Billings.
Term for when students feel like they have to represent their entire race.
What is tokenism.
The practice of using race conscious curriculum in teaching.
What is anti-racist pedagogy.
Teachers who understand their students' backgrounds show this kind of intelligence.
What is cultural responsiveness.
Students of color are more likely to attend these schools.
What are underfunded or high-poverty schools.
Students learning in a culturally relevant environment usually feel this.
What is a sense of belonging or representation.
The act of assuming a student's ability based on their ethnicity.
What is stereotyping.
Inclusive language avoids this kind of speech in the classroom.
What is microaggressions.