Blacks With Power| Make America Great Through Black Power

Cultural responsiveness is the ability to learn from and relate respectfully with people of your own culture as well as those from other cultures. It is a framework that recognizes the importance of including students’ cultural references in all aspects of learning. According to Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, cultural responsiveness encompasses eight principles: Communication of High Expectations Active Teaching Methods Practitioner as Facilitator Inclusion of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students Cultural Sensitivity Reshaping the Curriculum or Delivery of Services Student-Controlled Discourse Small Group Instruction New York University's Metropolitan Center for Urban Education says that these 8 principles should lead to "stronger connections between educators & students." I struggle with the concept. I find myself asking "for what?" And, "to what end?" What would be the purpose of having stronger connections between educators & students? Why is that important...ultimately? I mea