Additional Resources

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Literacy Instruction in Multicultural Settings by Katherine H. Au

This is a good read when researching how it is important to create classrooms that have cultural relevant curriculums. It is helpful because it gives a lot of theory and examples of how and why this is the best way to build a classroom that works for the students.

Au, K. H. (1993). Literacy instruction in multicultural settings. Fort Worth, TX: Harcourt Brace College.

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And Then I Went to School: Memories of a Pueblo Childhood by: Joe Suina

This is a short story written by Joe Suina and his experience going to school. He is Native American and when he went to school he had difficulty adapting. He was taught that it was not ok to be Native and it really affected who he was. 

Reprinted from the New Mexico Journal of Reading, Winter 1985, Vol. V, No.2.

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Literacy Research in Community and Classrooms: A Sociocultural Approach By: Luis C. Moll

This paper is based on Moll's Funds Of Knowledge theory. He believes that all children come into the classroom with their own funds of knowledge and it is important for teachers to use these funds to create curriculum that resonates with the students. 

Moll, L. C. (2005). Literacy Research in Community and Classrooms: A Sociocultural Approach. In R. Beach (Author), Multidisciplinary perspectives on literacy research (pp. 211-244). Cresskill, NJ, NJ: Hampton Press.

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Critical Culturally Sustaining/Revitalizing Pedagogy and Indigenous Education Sovereignty By: Teresa L. McCarty and Tiffany S. Lee

This article presents culturally sustaining pedagogy as a way to guide better educational practices for Native Americans within the school setting. It talks about how to create curriculum based on Native American culture and the importance of this in the classroom setting.

Mccarty, T., & Lee, T. (2014). Critical Culturally Sustaining/Revitalizing Pedagogy and Indigenous Education Sovereignty. Harvard Educational Review, 84(1), 101-124. doi:10.17763/haer.84.1.q83746nl5pj34216

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Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning By: Sharroky Hollie

This books covers the idea of culturally responsive teaching and provides strategies for the classroom. It has different tips and activities that can be used. 

Mccarty, T., & Lee, T. (2014). Critical Culturally Sustaining/Revitalizing Pedagogy and Indigenous Education Sovereignty. Harvard Educational Review, 84(1), 101-124. doi:10.17763/haer.84.1.q83746nl5pj34216

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