Culturally mediated classrooms Chapter 7 A Framework for Understanding Cultural Diversity in the Classroom © 2015 Etta R. Hollins Culturally mediated classrooms

Focus Questions What is the relationship among students’ cultural and experiential backgrounds, instructional approaches employed by the teacher, and academic performance? What is the relationship between culturally appropriate social discourse and socially constructed learning experiences in the classroom? What is the relationship among culturally mediated cognition, culturally valued curriculum content, and culturally appropriate social discourse? © 2015 Etta R. Hollins

Table 7.1 Developmental Trajectory: Connecting Teaching Practices and Learning Outcomes Natal Culture Cultural Transition Cultural Transformation Teacher talk is about what students don’t know and can’t do and how students and parents don’t care about learning. Teacher talk changes to what students need to support their learning. Teachers assume full responsibility for student learning outcomes and take great pride in students’ accomplishments. Good teaching practice is generic. Learning outcomes are based on effort and intelligence. Teachers make connections between teaching practices and learning outcomes, but not student characteristics. Teachers make connections among teaching practices, student characteristics, and learning outcomes. Teaching practices are private. Induction into the professional community is automatic and without planning or intent. Trust develops within the professional community. Teachers talk openly about their practice and take responsibility for professional development within the professional community. © 2015 Etta R. Hollins

Table 7.2 Framework for Understanding Culture in School Learning Culturally Mediated Cognition Culturally Mediated Instruction Academic and Social Competence Memory structures Intellectual processes Culturally valued subject matter Culturally appropriate social discourse Culturally-based pedagogy Analyze, interpret, and construct knowledge Active and responsible social participation Sensitive and responsive human interaction © 2015 Etta R. Hollins

Cultural Mediation in Instruction Authentic Intermittent Accommo-dation © 2015 Etta R. Hollins