Goals and Objectives of this Course:

• Define Culturally Responsive Teaching, explain its core principles, and discuss its potential benefits for diverse student populations.
• Analyze personal frames of reference and develop strategies for interrupting bias in teaching practices.
• Explore the diverse needs of students related to gender identity, disability, language diversity, and religious background, and plan strategies that create a more inclusive classroom environment.
• Gain a foundational understanding of Minnesota-based American Indian history and contemporary Tribal Nations, and connect this knowledge to strategies for better serving Native students.
• Apply the “mirrors, windows, and sliding doors” framework to evaluate existing curriculum.