Gloria Ladson-Billings defines the concept of culturally relevant teaching (CRT) as 'a pedagogy that empowers students intellectually, socially, emotionally, and politically by using cultural referents to impart knowledge, skills, and attitudes.' This approach to teaching involves teachers building a bridge from students' experience at home to their experience in the classroom, bringing elements into their daily learning at school which validate their culture and make lessons 'hit home' because of those connections.
Background of CRT
The philosophy of CRT is based in part on the 1993 research by Cornel Pewewardy who sought to find out why so many Native American children were unsuccessful in school. He concluded that, instead of honoring and
Background of CRT
The philosophy of CRT is based in part on the 1993 research by Cornel Pewewardy who sought to find out why so many Native American children were unsuccessful in school. He concluded that, instead of honoring and