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Teaching in a Way Students Understand A culturally responsive curriculum helps students relate their own experiences to what they learn. It includes different cultures and perspectives, making education more meaningful. As Howe, Johnson, and Te Momo (2021) explain, this approach ensures that learning is not limited to one culture but reflects the experiences of all…

My educational journey began in Nigeria, a country known for its rich linguistic diversity, with over 500 languages and dialects spoken across the country. I recall a moment of cultural disequilibrium from my primary school years. I was required to learn Yoruba, a language that wasn’t part of my native tongue, and teachers enforced it…

A cultural responsive classroom means that teachers respect and include different cultures. It makes students feel welcome and understood( Howe, Johnson, & Te momv, 2021). I remember a time when I felt a big different between my culture and what was taught in Canada. When I moved from China to Canada, there was a huge…

During the session on Indigenous ways of knowing with educator Joanne Brown, I had an insightful experience as she shared her knowledge and experiences. She explained that Indigenous knowledge, and beliefs are based on learning together rather than memorizing the facts for grades and maintaining relationships with the community (Howe, Johnson, & Te Momo, 2021)….