Culturally Responsive Teaching: May 2009

May 9, 2009 at 6:00am to May 16, 2009 at 12:00pm EDT
Location: Medgar Evers College (Adult and Continuing Education)
Latest Activity: Jan 20, 2020

As part of the on-going Leadership and Literacy through Debate Campaign, we are pleased to announce the second installment of our continuing education course at Medgar Evers College, entitled "Culturally Responsive Teaching." The first session held in January was a huge success and we look forward to teaching the course again. If you check this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8DTXKyJjtg&feature=email you can see a brief clip that shows some of the course and the response to the lessons learned in the program. Most educators who work with our youth are ill prepared to address the specific educational needs of the Black and Brown students that they serve. This is directly related to the growing achievement gap and high drop-out rates that we see everyday. It is no coincidence that most educators have never taken a single course that addresses the various sociological and psychological issues that our youth bring to the classroom. Many of us who have had the opportunity to study and implement African centered and/or alternative curricula know that we can indeed reverse these negative trends and inspire youth to be critical thinking, life-long learners. This class will be a great resource to educators who are looking for innovative ways to engage our youth and to cultivate culturally responsive and academically stimulating learning environments. This is 12 hour course will take place on two Saturdays (May 9 & 16, 2009) for $150.00. If you or anyone you know is interested, please read the course description and information on how to sign up in the course catalogue at the link provided below. This is just one of a ton of great courses that Medgar Evers College is offering through its Adult and Continuing Education Course this semester. Please check out the links and information below. For info on how to sign up for the course please contact: 718-270-6400/ ace.info@mec.cuny.edu Brian Favors, M.Ed., M.S.Ed. Co-Founder, Breaking the Cycle Consulting, LLC www.wereadtolead.org www.sankofaempowerment.org bfavors3@yahoo.com This course introduces participants to current research and literature surrounding culturally relevant pedagogy and academic success. Individuals will learn practical strategies to effectively meet the unique needs of urban students through culturally engaging curricula and lessons plans that increase literacy and academic achievement. The course will utilize clips from the film The Great Debaters to facilitate dialogue surrounding best practices of culturally competent educators. /' For info on how to sign up for the course please contact: 718-270-6400 ace.info@mec.cuny.edu ED-AC119 Sat., 10 - 4 p.m. May 9th and 16th (2 sessions) Course Price $150 http://www.mec.cuny.edu/spcd/ace/index.asp

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