In this session, we will unpack the term culturally responsiveness and how it translates globally, locally, and personally in education. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the work of Zaretta Hammond, Dr. Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad, Dr. Geneva Gay, and Gloria Ladson Billings among others. As educators we are called to empathize and inquire into
In this session, we explore learning environment conditions that inspire and empower students to become independent thinkers and compassionate collaborators. Equitable learning conditions set the stage for all learners to think critically about dissenting and diverse viewpoints and question prevailing currents of thought. As educators, we have the opportunity to cultivate students’ ability to understand
In this session, we will investigate teacher evaluation systems and how to narrow in on instructional behaviors that help us expand upon our strengths. Showing up for students to our fullest potential takes self-inquiry and reflection. In this session, we will discuss how to process various types of feedback and perspectives, and explore how our
