Culturally Responsive Teaching Module 5: Culture in My Classroom

The LEAP Online Modules for Culturally Responsive Teaching for Gifted and High-Potential Students are a series of five 6-hour, self-paced modules that use the LEAP framework as the foundation. These modules will give you a practical understanding of how you can infuse the interests and cultures of your students to better inform your instruction for your high-ability students. These modules cover the following topics:

Module 1: Self-Reflection, Social Awareness, and Instructional Excellence
Module 2: Histories and Contexts of American Education
Module 3: Pedagogical Paradigms
Module 4: Gifted Pedagogies and Philosophies
Module 5: Culture in My Classroom

LEAP is rooted in NAGC’s belief that educators intentionally choose and lead their own learning and that of their students by using effective and actionable strategies that are applied through a cycle of reflective practice and improvement. When you Take the LEAP, you direct your own learning, evaluate strategies, roll up your sleeves, and keep moving forward!

Module Navigation

This self-study module has four sections: Engage, Learn, Apply, and Reflect & Assess. Note that the module sections are referred to as "chapters" in a few places on the platform. As you progress through each section, you'll find that you must complete some tasks before others are available. Once the tasks are completed, you will be able to go back and access them. The module also includes several downloadable documents that you can file or print for your own record keeping or share with your district. Once you fully complete the module, you'll be able to download a certificate to share with your district.

Available LEAP Culturally Responsive Teaching Modules

Module 1: Self-Reflection, Social Awareness, and Instructional Excellence
Module 2: Histories and Context of American Education
Module 3: Pedagogical Paradigms
Module 4: Gifted Pedagogies and Philosophies
Module 5: Culture in My Classroom

Module Contributors

Thank you to the following individuals who contributed their expertise to these modules: Kristina Henry Collins, Donna Y. Ford, Joy Lawson-Davis, Ghouldy Muhammad, Amber Neal-Stanley, Javetta Jones Roberson, & Rhina F. Williams

Module Reviewers

Thank you to our LEAP Culturally Responsive Teaching Module reviewers: Jodi Briggs, Cory Chung, Julie Delgado, Melissa Edmonds, Alejandra A. Fernández Morgado, C. Matthew Fugate, Talbot Hook, Katie Lewis, Angela Novak, Teresa Mapson Reddish, and Rosa Varela.

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