Funds of Knowledge Resource Guide

Grand Canyon University EDU-551 Jen Zoll December 21, 2022 Dr. Thirey

How Cultural Values and Community Backgrounds are Supported and Celebrated in the Classroom

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Friends and Family Promote multi-culturalism in the classroom. This helps people accept other races and ethnicities. It provides an opportunity to practice accpeting others beliefs.

Home LanguageNative language should be preserved. Learn what students have different native languages. Work toward preserving this native language in order to enhance communications between school and families.

Values and Traditions Create bonds with students and families by learning cultural values and traditions. Maximize opportunities to create learning experiences to share these values and traditions with others in th classroom and community.

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How? They are techniques, skills and experiences that are adapted to fit based on one's daily activities. For example, in the Amish community, young men learn to drive tractors as early as 7 years old. Most 7 year old boys are only riding a bicycle, maybe even with training wheels on in the English community. Another example is making clothing. Amish women sew their own familie clothing. They learn this skill from their mothers, grandmothers and other women in the community.

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Equity should be provided to each individual in order to provide a positive relationship with each learner and in order to achieve this, one must understand the cultural values in the community.

Teachers can create multiple points of engagement in the classroom by understanding the different cultures that are part of the communtiy and the different techniques, skills and experiences that create a funds of knowledge for those individuals. Culture is very social, individuals are not born with these funds of knowledge, they are created by their cultural values. "Today, Lancaster County welcomes more than 20% more refugees per capita than other communities in the nation."(Lancaseter County Community Foundation, 2022). Many of these refugees come from Muslim countries and are not familiar with the English langauage and different cultural values. For example, a young refugee may enter a classroom and not make eyecontact or speak up much after their silent period is over. Some teachers may see this as disrespect, however, many come from homes wher they are brought up to be seen and not heard, so participating in class is very much a cultural issue as opposed to what some may think of as a behavioral issue.

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Effects cultural values and community background have on learning

1. Consider life experiences of their students 2. Consider student's world views 3. Set a goal to improve and learn something new about devleooping a pedagogy focused on cultural and community experiences. 4.Provide opportunities for students to share their views about experiences and values that may be preventing them from the learning experience 5.Don't give up! Be persistent in developing your relationship with students, their cultural values and the funds of knowledge they have gained.

How do teachers ensure learning success by utilizing knowledge in culutral values and background of the community?

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Societies are becoming very globalized, which is great for building a sense of community and becoming culturally educated. Elanco's mission statement aims to educate, appreciate and contribute to the community and the diversity celebrated here. Technology is one resource that has rapidly changed over the years allowing educators more reources than ever before to celebrate our cultural differences and share our funds of knowledge. Children today need to be prepared to contribute to a future of diverse backgrounds. Technologies in the classroom such as translating divises and virtual field trips to other countries (and even CLASSROOMS) can be used to help promote the acceptance of cultural values within our community here in ELANCO.

"In partnership with family, business, and community, we provide an environment in which all persons are empowered to develop the knowledge, skills, and character to be life-long contributors and leaders in a rapidly changing world community." (ELANCO, 2021)

CULTURAL VALUES AND COMMUITY BACKGROUNDS WITHIN PROFESSIONAL CONTEXT

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"Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing him."

• promote equity in the classroom
• treat all learners alike
• model equity
• proivde different learning options

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• -transform your mind
• -transform your attitude
• -transform your relationships
• -transform your actions

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