Course Description:  The session is designed for educators from all content areas. This session will provide an introduction into the Culturally Responsive Pedagogy framework. Explore how art uses Culturally Responsive Teaching practices to encourage student voice, relationships, and promote a positive school-community and beyond. Participants will gain a better understanding of the basic concept of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, learn to support student advocacy and a school-community, and how to facilitate a culturally competent classroom.

Facilitator: Camille Gibson

Bio: Camille Gibson is currently an Art Teacher at Golden Ring Middle School. She also serves as Department Chair and Art Lead Teacher for East Zone. She also holds a master’s degree in Leadership Teaching in Cultural Proficiency from Notre Dame of Maryland University and Post Masters Certificate in Administration and Supervision at Notre Dame of Maryland University.

Key Teaching and Learning Strategies explored in this course: 

• Perception - SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: With intention, model and develop social-emotional learning competencies. (Relationship Skills)

• Artist Communities - VOICE & AGENCY: Integrate authentic opportunities for participants to share their perspectives and experiences, make choices, and provide and receive peer feedback.

To download the full MSDE Fine Arts Office Professional Learning Framework, please click here.