S5.E6 - Choosing to See: The ICUCARE Framework for Equity in Math with Dr. Pamela Seda

In this heart-centered episode of The Culture-Centered Classroom, host Jocelynn Hubbard engages in a deep and inspiring conversation with Dr. Pamela Seda, co-author of Choosing to See: A Framework for Equity in the Math Classroom. Dr. Seda shares her motivation for creating the ICUCARE Framework and how it supports educators in fostering equitable math classrooms.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Seda beautifully explains how her personal experiences as an educator led her to develop a framework that prioritizes equity and inclusion. She shares the meaning behind the book’s title, emphasizing the importance of choosing to see students as capable mathematicians and the dangers of adopting a "colorblind" approach in education. Jocelynn and Dr. Seda explore the ICUCARE Framework in depth.

Dr. Seda also recounts the heartwarming story behind the book’s cover art and offers practical advice for educators on how to align their intentions with their impact in the classroom. If you are an educator striving to create a more inclusive and culturally responsive classroom, this episode is packed with insights and actionable strategies to help you on that journey.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS FOR TEACHERS-

1. What does "choosing to see" your students mean in your math classroom? How do you address the dangers of colorblindness in your teaching?
2. How can you incorporate elements of culturally relevant curricula into your current lesson plans?
3. What steps can you take to ensure that your intentions as a teacher align with the impact you are having on your students?

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• Choosing to See: A Framework for Equity in the Math Classroom by Dr. Pamela Seda and Kyndall Brown

• The ICUCARE Framework
• ⁠Dr. Pamela Seda’s Website⁠
• Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed (Referenced during the discussion on the banking model of education)

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• Teacher Reflection - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠New Year, Focus Activities for Teachers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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