video-es | Language and Culture in Education / El idioma y la cultura en la educación
Presentation language: Spanish with English subtitles
About the presentation:
Culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP) must go beyond celebrating cultural holidays, arts, heroes and food; it must create awareness around different cultures, language, power relationships, and address discrimination, misconceptions and racism. Developing content, applying restorative circles, using scaffolding and instruction that embrace students’ cultures and experiences takes time. This is one of the best strategies to help Children preserve their identity. Schools can serve as centers to rediscover our identities, proud descendants of the historic indigenous peoples of the Caribbean, the Taínos.
About Evelyn DeJesús:
Evelyn DeJesús has been the executive vice president of the 1.7-million-member American Federation of Teachers, the first Latina officer in the union’s 107-year history. A longtime early childhood educator, reading specialist and union activist, DeJesús is a forceful advocate for justice. At the AFT, she plays a key role in shaping the union’s education policy and professional development.
About Víctor Manuel Bonilla Sánchez:
Víctor Manuel Bonilla Sánchez is the President of the Asociación de Maestros de Puerto Rico and Vice President of the American Federation of Teachers. He was born and raised in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico and has a bachelor’s degree in education with a major in Spanish and a master's degree in administrative leadership. As a member of the Asociación de Maestros de Puerto Rico, Bonilla Sánchez has worked as an educator for 27 years. In addition, he was recognized with the award of Teacher of Excellence from the San Lorenzo School District.
About Reencuentro Taíno Conference:
This first-of-its kind event, focused on the evolution of the Taíno language and featured linguists working on language revitalization, archeologists, artists, musicians, spiritual leaders, and esteemed members of our Taíno community from around the world.
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