Module 5: Resources

Lesson 1: Tier 1 – Conceptual Considerations

1. Understand the foundational concepts of Tier 1 within the Cultural Responsiveness in Education (CRS) system.
2. Explore the key principles and theories that inform Tier 1 cultural responsiveness.
3. Identify the stakeholders involved in Tier 1, including LODEIs, Instructional Designers, Practitioners, and Students.
4. Analyze the purpose of Tier 1 applications, focusing on adding up to 20% cultural responsiveness to a course.
5. Develop insights into the practical aspects of Tier 1, such as culturally responsive goal development, content selection, course design, and community considerations.
6. Recognize the types of culture addressed in Tier 1, including Academic, Community, and Ethnic/Intersectionality (A.C.C.C.E.).
7. Determine the target audience for Tier 1 applications and their role in building cultural competency.

Lesson 2: Tier 2 – Conceptual Considerations

1. Deepen understanding of Tier 2 within the CRS system, focusing on conceptual considerations.
2. Identify the key stakeholders involved in Tier 2, including Instructional Designers, Practitioners, and Students.
3. Explore the purpose of Tier 2 applications, aiming to add up to 50% cultural responsiveness to a course.
4. Analyze the methodology of Tier 2, including assignment design, course norms, social norms, and group development.
5. Recognize the types of culture addressed in Tier 2, specifically Collaborative culture, Academic culture, and Ethnic culture.
6. Understand the target audience for Tier 2 applications and how it goes beyond general cultural responsiveness.

Lesson 3: Tier 3 – Conceptual Considerations

1. Gain insights into the advanced tier, Tier 3, within the CRS system, with a focus on conceptual considerations.
2. Identify the stakeholders involved in Tier 3, including Students, Clinicians, Instructors, and LODEIs.
3. Explore the purpose of Tier 3 applications, requiring 50% or more cultural responsiveness to a course.
4. Analyze the methodology of Tier 3, encompassing all areas of education.
5. Recognize the types of culture addressed in Tier 3, particularly Cognitive culture, Academic culture, and Ethnic culture.
6. Understand the target audience for Tier 3 applications, emphasizing support for individuals experiencing high levels of acculturative stress.