Mr. Henry is a strong believer in culturally responsive instruction. He is likely to do all of the following except:

• A. provide materials about traditional American culture
• B. draw on students' cultural backgrounds in lessons
• C. use diverse examples
• D. involve families and communities

Answer: (A)

Culturally responsive instruction centers learning on students’ cultural backgrounds and experiences, using them to connect lessons to real life. A teacher who follows this approach would draw on students’ cultural backgrounds in lessons, use diverse examples that reflect many cultures, and involve families and communities to link schooling with students’ everyday lives. Providing materials about traditional American culture, by itself, would narrow focus to one culture and miss the goal of honoring and including the diverse backgrounds in the classroom. The other practices align with this approach because they validate students’ identities, broaden perspectives, and strengthen connections between school and home.