1. PLC & Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies: Hispanic Culture
Antoinette Matthews
EDU 639
Instructor: Angela Stephens
September 14, 2014

2. Hispanic Culture

4. Cultural Behaviors and Social Values
Simpatia

5. Family Values

6. Gender Roles Machismo Provider for family Strong Unafraid Marianismo
Mother
Runs household
Raising children

7. Several factors that affect the academic success of Hispanic students
The condition of the schools.
Schools are segregated and poorly funded.
Lack of qualified teachers
Outdated or non-existent material
Teacher/student ratios(over crowed)

8. Hispanic Traditions
Quinceanera

9. History of Culture
1929: The League of Latino American Citizens was formed.
1945: Separate Mexican schools are unconstitutional.
1965: Mexican-Americans and Spanish-speaking people from Latin America became identified as an ethnic group
1968: Latino students in Los Angeles, California walked out of their classrooms to protest unsatisfactory actions in school.
1974: Equal Educational Opportunity Act is passed.
(CNN, 2007)

10. Inclusionary Practices

11. Parent/Community Involvement
Benefits the academic success of students
Open line of communication between teachers and families.
Parent/ teacher conferences.
School activities (invite families to attend)
Provide outside (community) recourses to families who are in need.
Encourage parents participation in school activities and events.

12. Hispanic Culture

13. References
CNN.com. (2007). Significant moments in Hispanic moments. Uncovering America: The Hispanic experience today. Retrieved from