The Culturally Responsive Teaching Video Library features exemplars of culturally responsive teaching by MA educators. The purpose of this video library is to elevate these educators' culturally responsive teaching practices, and support MA educators to continue building their capacity to provide a culturally responsive education to all students in the Commonwealth. To learn more about culturally responsive teaching, please visit the Culturally & Linguistically Sustaining Practices page.
These 10–35 minute videos were reviewed and selected by Massachusetts educators in partnership with The Teacher Collaborative and The Teachers' Lounge based on strengths in one or more areas on this rubric . The videos depict a range of content areas, grade levels, and teaching models from the 2020-2021 school year (remote, hybrid, and in-person).
For support or questions about this video library, contact educatordevelopment@mass.gov.
Exploring Identity Through Literature Amelia Afolayan Grade 6 | Boston
Examinations of Stereotype and Bias Surrounding Immigration Using a Book Group Model Susy Remillard Grade 6 | Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School (Harwich)
Challenging Common Narratives about Blackness Trevor Munhall Grade 8 | Lawrence
Multimedia Presentation: Group Rehearsals and Feedback Takeru Nagayoshi Grade 9 | New Bedford
The Vitality of Student Voice, Student Choice, and Student Ideas as Culturally Responsive Teaching: Discussing Strengths, Weaknesses, Gender Roles, and Role Models Cristina Hernández-Persia Grades 9–12 | Boston
Using Texts to Stand Up for What's Right Elizabeth Krasofski Kindergarten | Sharon
How Do We Get Our Skin Color? Karen Woods Grade 2 | Sharon
Civil Rights Movement (1960s): Equity, Race, Agency, and Allies Diana Kinney Grade 5 | Sharon
Chemical Bonding and Its Application in Deicers Raksmey Derival Grades 11–12 | Innovation Academy Charter School (Tewksbury)
Xenophobia and Becoming an Ally Roshonda Ndebumadu CREW Grade 3 | Alma Del Mar Charter School (New Bedford)
Discussing Race and Racism Tahirah Gibson Identity Block Grade 5 | Brooke Charter School (Boston)
Exploring Identity Through Literature Amelia Afolayan Grade 6 | Boston | Remote
Examinations of Stereotype and Bias Surrounding Immigration Using a Book Group Model Susie Remillard Grade 6 | Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School (Harwich) | Remote
Challenging Common Narratives about Blackness Trevor Munhall Grade 8 | Lawrence | Remote
Multimedia Presentation: Group Rehearsals and Feedback Takeru Nagayoshi Grade 9 | New Bedford | In-Person
The Vitality of Student Voice, Student Choice, and Student Ideas as Culturally Responsive Teaching: Discussing Strengths, Weaknesses, Gender Roles, and Role Models Cristina Hernández-Persia Grades 9–12 | Boston | Hybrid
Using Texts to Stand Up for What is Right Elizabeth Krasofski Kindergarten | Sharon | In-Person
How Do We Get Our Skin Color? Karen Woods Grade 2 | Sharon | Hybrid
Civil Rights Movement (1960s): Equity, Race, Agency, and Allies Diana Kinney Grade 5 | Sharon | In-Person
Last Updated: May 25, 2021
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