Empower marginalized voices from "summary" of Culturally Responsive Teaching by Geneva Gay
An essential aspect of culturally responsive teaching is the recognition and validation of marginalized voices within the classroom. By empowering these voices, educators can create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students. Marginalized voices refer to those that have historically been silenced or underrepresented in mainstream educational settings. This includes students of color, LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, and students from low-income backgrounds. Empowering marginalized voices involves actively seeking out and amplifying the perspectives and experiences of these students. This can be done through curriculum choices that reflect the diversity of the student body, discussions that allow for multiple viewpoints to be heard, and assignments that encourage students to share their own stories and cultural backgrounds. By doing so, educators can help students feel seen, heard, and valued in the cl...
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