“Every intellectual effort set us apart from the common place,
and lead us by hidden and difficult paths to secluded spots
where we find ourselves amid unaccustomed thoughts.” (Ortega y Gasset)
Goals: In this strand you will learn about cultural representation. You will learn to distinguish between cultural competence and cultural knowledge; and between cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity. You will learn what’s involved in gathering culturally relevant information about your students, and begin to develop an understanding of what it means to bridge cultural information with pedagogy and curriculum
Assignments:
** Readings are listed in the weekly schedule**
- Questionnaire (draft due October 13th; revision due October 20th)
- Reflection: How do you think the information obtained through Funds of Knowledge could be used with your students in the classroom? (Draft due Oct. 20th, Presentation Oct. 27th)