The Role of Families and Communities in Culturally RelevantAnti- Bias Education:

The Role of Families and Communities in Culturally RelevantAnti- Bias Education:Often school attempts to connect with families fail. One reason isthat schools assume the role of educator and expect families togo out of their way to learn how they can help modify familypatterns to best suit the school environment. However a moreeffective way to connect to families is for teachers to go out intothe communities they serve and learn more about thosecommunities.Based on this idea describe two-to-three specific ways you canbecome more educated and knowledgeable of the families you will beserving locally and identify resources you might like to explore.Then explain what you believe the role family and community shouldplay in helping teachers deliver culturally relevant anti-biascurriculum. Is it that of learner educator or both?