References
Bennett, C. (2020, February 12). Funds of knowledge as rich resources for ELL students. ThoughtCo; Dotdash Meredith. https://www.thoughtco.com/ell-students-funds-of-knowledge-4011987#:~:text=Tapping%20Into%20%22Funds%20of%20Knowledge%22&text=It%20can%20help%20students%20find Moll, L. (2023). Funds of knowledge video | ECLKC. In eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/video/funds-knowledge-video The funds of knowledge approach. (n.d.). Funds of Knowledge Alliance. Retrieved November 19, 2023, from https://fundsofknowledge.org/the-funds-of-knowledge-approach/#:~:text=314).%20However%2C%20the%20definition%20of%20FoK%20most%2Dwidely
Funds of knowledge in the classroom
Teachers can incorporate both students' and the broader community's funds of knowledge by:
- inviting parents or community members to serve as subject matter experts during a lesson.
- incorporating multicultutral instructional examples in class materials.
- considering language and communication styles when communicating with students' families.
Funds of Knowledge
Resource Guide
"First-hand experiences with families allow students to demonstrate competence and knowledge that can be used in the classroom."
-Colette Bennett
Cultural values & community Background
Cultural values and the Christian Worldview
The values and practices a culture deems important shape the knowledge that is instilled in its learners.
Funds of Knowledge
By developing relationships of mutual trust, teachers can link their curricula and educational practices to students' lifestyles (The Funds of Knowledge Approach, n.d.).
Funds of knowledge describes the knowledge base generated by lived experience (Moll, 2023). A family's inner culture, work experience, and even daily routines all serve as filters through which an individual learner's perceptions are shaped.
- A student from a ranching family may have extensive knowledge of caring for animals.
- A parent who is (or was) an athlete may train their children to play sports.
- A child whose family has a strong food culture may develop knowledge of cooking and food handling at an early age.
The Christian worldview is reflected in creating an open, welcoming space in which all students' cultures and backgrounds are acknowledged and respected. The core idea that all human beings have value serves as a foundation for seeking and incorporating connections between the classroom and the students' lived experiences.
It is important for the educator to consider the student's background knowledge of concepts such as historical events, scientific processes, or mathematic fundamentals.
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References
Bennett, C. (2020, February 12). Funds of knowledge as rich resources for ELL students. ThoughtCo; Dotdash Meredith. https://www.thoughtco.com/ell-students-funds-of-knowledge-4011987#:~:text=Tapping%20Into%20%22Funds%20of%20Knowledge%22&text=It%20can%20help%20students%20find Moll, L. (2023). Funds of knowledge video | ECLKC. In eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/video/funds-knowledge-video The funds of knowledge approach. (n.d.). Funds of Knowledge Alliance. Retrieved November 19, 2023, from https://fundsofknowledge.org/the-funds-of-knowledge-approach/#:~:text=314).%20However%2C%20the%20definition%20of%20FoK%20most%2Dwidely
Funds of knowledge in the classroom
Teachers can incorporate both students' and the broader community's funds of knowledge by:
Funds of Knowledge
Resource Guide
"First-hand experiences with families allow students to demonstrate competence and knowledge that can be used in the classroom."
-Colette Bennett
Cultural values & community Background
Cultural values and the Christian Worldview
The values and practices a culture deems important shape the knowledge that is instilled in its learners.
Funds of Knowledge
By developing relationships of mutual trust, teachers can link their curricula and educational practices to students' lifestyles (The Funds of Knowledge Approach, n.d.).
Funds of knowledge describes the knowledge base generated by lived experience (Moll, 2023). A family's inner culture, work experience, and even daily routines all serve as filters through which an individual learner's perceptions are shaped.
The Christian worldview is reflected in creating an open, welcoming space in which all students' cultures and backgrounds are acknowledged and respected. The core idea that all human beings have value serves as a foundation for seeking and incorporating connections between the classroom and the students' lived experiences.
It is important for the educator to consider the student's background knowledge of concepts such as historical events, scientific processes, or mathematic fundamentals.