Culturally responsible teaching brings the cultural knowledge, prior experiences, and performance styles of diverse students into the classroom. Through culturally responsible teaching, students become more engaged and feel vested in their education. America is a melting pot of varied heritage and culture. This uniqueness and diversity should be celebrated. By encouraging students to design digital stories based on their cultural capital, they can combat negative stereotypes, educate others about their culture and develop a sense of pride about where they are from.
“Mountaineer,” a PBS documentary, investigates the stereotypes suffered by the people of West Virginia. During the documentary, students attempt to take some of the negative stereotypes and labels back. “You think we’re hillibillies? We’ll show you Hillbillies!” By developing a photo story based on the true lives of West Virginians, a genuine reflection of our heritage can be shared.
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