Culturally Responsive Teaching supported by FeedbackFruits

Culturally responsive teaching (CRT) acknowledges and values students' diverse cultural backgrounds by incorporating cultural references into learning experiences and fosters inclusivity.
Author: Naryman Mustafa from UCSF
Instructional Designer at UCSF with expertise in e-learning, faculty training, and curriculum development, holding Master’s degrees in Instructional Science and Technology from CSU Monterey Bay and TESOL from Alliant International University.
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What is culturally responsive teaching?

Culturally responsive teaching (CRT) is an educational approach that recognizes the importance of including students’ cultural references in all aspects of learning. By integrating cultural references into course content, teaching strategies, and classroom interactions, CRT makes learning more inclusive and meaningful, thereby improving academic outcomes.

Why culturally responsive teaching?

Culturally responsive teaching (CRT) enhances student engagement, fosters a sense of belonging, and improves academic outcomes by creating a learning environment that values and integrates students’ diverse cultural backgrounds.

Increasing student engagement

By connecting course content to students' lived experiences and cultural knowledge, CRT enhances classroom participation.
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Enhancing academic success

Validating students' cultural identities within the learning process fosters a deeper connection to the material, helping them achieve higher academic outcomes and greater personal growth.
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Strengthening community

CRT creates an inclusive environment where students feel respected and valued, fostering collaboration, trust, and deeper engagement while embracing diverse perspectives.
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How does FeedbackFruits support culturally responsive teaching?

FeedbackFruits enables culturally responsive teaching by promoting active engagement, collaboration, and the inclusion of diverse perspectives.

One method is activating students' prior knowledge by encouraging them to draw on their cultural experiences during discussions and assignments. FeedbackFruits' Interactive Document allows students to annotate readings, linking new information to their cultural backgrounds.

Another approach is making learning contextual by connecting lessons to students' social communities. With Discussion on Work and Topic educators can create prompts that relate course content to real-world, culturally relevant scenarios.

Lastly, educators can help students leverage their cultural capital by providing opportunities to share their perspectives. Using Group Member Evaluation fosters peer feedback, allowing students to learn from each other's cultural insights.

Get started with culturally responsive teaching using our pre-made learning templates

These templates—designed by experienced educators—offer proven structures for implementing culturally responsive learning. Simply select a template, customize it, and launch engaging activities in minutes.
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Intermediate (10-30 min)

Role play self-assessment using SPIN Selling methodology

Critical thinking
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Peer Review: Role play self assessment

Critical thinking
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Create Final Assessment Instructions using GRASPS Framework

Critical thinking
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Real-World Problem-Solving Lab

Critical thinking
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Social Annotation of Diverse Perspectives

Critical thinking
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Peer-Learning: Discuss your Frayer Frame

Collaboration
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Critical analysis of GenAI content

Problem-solving
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Peer review of AI-generated content

Problem-solving
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CBE peer review: Skills in action (Video or podcast-based)

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Share and discuss solutions for TBL (with AI reflection coach)

Problem-solving
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Application exercise for TBL (with AI Discussion Coach)

Problem-solving
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Team formation for TBL

Collaboration
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Strengthening soft skills through peer feedback

Problem-solving
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Perspective swap discussion

Collaboration
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Getting organized! Selecting the topic for the project

Collaboration
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Interdisciplinary project: Group member assessment & reflection

Collaboration
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Self Reflection of AI-generated Content

Critical thinking
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Creating effective student groups

Critical thinking
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Individual and group quiz in team-based learning

Collaboration
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Creating effective student groups

Collaboration
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Prompt-based open discussion

Critical thinking
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Low-stakes knowledge check

Problem-solving
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Instructor feedback on oral presentations

Collaboration
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Self-assessment on skills | Reflection moments

Critical thinking
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Interactive lecture presentation

Problem-solving
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Guided reading comprehension

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Individual and group quiz in team-based learning

Problem-solving
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Self-assessment on deliverables

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Pre-class preparation on a document

Collaboration
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Pre-class preparation on a video

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Pre-class preparation on an audio file

Collaboration
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Instant AI feedback on students' essays

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Instant AI feedback on research paper

Knowledge uptake
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Introduction to course syllabus – Comprehension exercise

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Group collaboration evaluation for graduates

Collaboration
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Undergraduate group evaluation

Collaboration
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Instructor feedback on student research paper

Knowledge uptake

Culturally responsive teaching, directly within your LMS

FeedbackFruits integrates seamlessly with your Learning Management System, making it simple to incorporate culturally responsive teaching activities into your existing courses. Whether you teach online, hybrid, or face-to-face, FeedbackFruits ensures that activating student participation is just a few clicks away—no additional overhead, no steep learning curve.
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