Description
How can educators create classroom environments that truly celebrate the unique cultures, experiences, and traditions of every learner? What strategies can teachers use to connect global perspectives to their daily lessons and foster a sense of belonging for all students? Today's classrooms are rich with cultural diversity—students bring with them global experiences, multiple languages, and unique worldviews that can transform the learning environment. Research shows that Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) not only increases engagement but also strengthens academic growth by linking classroom instruction to students' cultural and personal experiences. Integrating global perspectives helps prepare students to thrive in an interconnected world where empathy, understanding, and collaboration are key. Join Shelly Sanchez Terrell for this inspiring, practical, and globally minded session designed to help you connect with every learner. Shelly will introduce the 7 principles of CRT and share easy-to-use ideas for weaving them into your lessons. You'll also explore innovative web tools and resources that highlight cultural diversity, promote global awareness, and help you build stronger relationships with students and families—especially those from multilingual or multicultural backgrounds.
Objectives
Identify the core principles of Culturally Responsive Teaching and their global relevance. Explain how cultural and global perspectives shape student learning and classroom interactions. Use digital tools to integrate global and culturally diverse content into instruction. Examine classroom practices and materials for inclusivity, equity, and representation of global cultures. Assess how CRT strategies impact student engagement, participation, and cross-cultural understanding. Design an engaging, globally aware lesson plan that reflects and celebrates your students' diverse identities.
