May your life be as colorful, shimmering, and magical as the lights of Diwali!
“A multicultural society is best served by a culturally responsive curriculum. Schools that acknowledge the diversity of their student population understand the importance of promoting cultural awareness. Teachers who are interested in fostering a cultural awareness in their classroom should actively demonstrate to their students that they genuinely care about their cultural, emotional, and intellectual needs.” (Edweek, 2017)
Here are a 5 resources teachers can use to bring culturally responsive lessons to their classroom.
1. Hoonuit: Educación and Culturally Relevant Teaching
Professional Development
2. ESOL Courses: Diwali, Festival of Lights - Worksheets and Online Exercises
3. Brainpop: Diwali Lesson Ideas
4. Newsela: History and Significance of Diwali, the Festival of Light
5. Flipgrid: Diwali Festival of Lights
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