LibraryInstructional Design and Education TechnologyDesigning a Culturally Responsive Art Curriculum Integrating Traditional Beading and Weaving (Exemplar: Curriculum Design)

Instructional Design and Education Technology

To View Full Case Details.

Register Now
Already Have an account? Log In

Designing a Culturally Responsive Art Curriculum Integrating Traditional Beading and Weaving (Exemplar: Curriculum Design)

Last Updated: 04/14/2026

Case Organization

SUNY Potsdam

https://www.potsdam.edu/

44 Pierrepont Ave, Potsdam, NY

11-50

Case Contributors

Case Disciplines

Education Quality and STEM Education Innovation Organizational Culture Product Design & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Training & Development

Skills & Expertise

Assessment Design Content Development Cultural Research Culturally Responsive Teaching Curriculum Design Documentation Experiential Learning Design Gantt Chart Planning Instructional Design Lesson Planning Portfolio-Based Assessment Project-Based Learning Qualitative Research Reflective Practice Design Rubric Development Scaffolding Strategies Stakeholder Collaboration Standards Alignment Technical Writing Unit Planning Workshop Facilitation

Featured Videos

Background & Objective

The challenge or opportunity you are trying to address for the organization.

Educators are increasingly called upon to design culturally responsive curricula that honor Indigenous knowledge systems while meeting contemporary educational standards, fostering student engagement, and integrating reflective, portfolio-based assessment. However, many teachers lack concrete models for how to responsibly integrate traditional cultural practices—such as beadwork and weaving—into formal classroom instruction without reducing them to surface-level activities or disconnected craft projects.
Learning Objectives

This is what students will learn as they complete the case.

This case challenges students to design a culturally responsive curriculum that meaningfully integrates Indigenous knowledge systems into formal education while maintaining academic rigor and instructional coherence. It emphasizes the intersection of cultural authenticity, instructional design, and assessment, requiring students to translate cultural practices into structured learning experiences. Students will develop skills in curriculum development, community-informed design, and portfolio-based assessment while producing a classroom-ready instructional product. The work reflects real-world expectations for educators and instructional designers working in diverse, culturally grounded learning environments. 
  •  Analyze the cultural, historical, and artistic significance of Haudenosaunee beadwork and weaving to inform authentic curriculum design 
  •  Evaluate how culturally responsive pedagogy can be applied to balance cultural integrity, student engagement, and academic standards 
  •  Design multi-unit instructional sequences that scaffold skill development, cultural understanding, and creative expression over time 
  •  Develop lesson plans that integrate hands-on practice, cultural context, and opportunities for student agency and reflection 
  •  Assess trade-offs between cultural authenticity and classroom constraints to ensure respectful and feasible implementation 
  •  Design formative and summative assessment frameworks that evaluate both technical craftsmanship and reflective learning outcomes 
  •  Develop a portfolio-based documentation system that captures student process, growth, and cultural understanding 
  •  Synthesize cultural research, instructional design, and assessment strategy into a cohesive, classroom-ready curriculum product
Key Action Items

These are activities and action items you might want to complete in order to achieve the expected outcomes.

Milestones
Milestone #1
Guiding Questions
Deliverable
Suggested Outcome(s)
Milestone #2
Guiding Questions
Deliverable
Suggested Outcome(s)
Milestone #3
Guiding Questions
Deliverable
Suggested Outcome(s)
Milestone #4
Guiding Questions
Deliverable
Suggested Outcome(s)
Milestone #5
Guiding Questions
Deliverable
Suggested Outcome(s)

Explore the CapSource Case Library

Explore Case Library

The CapSource Case Library helps students explore real-world challenges faced by leading organizations across industries. Each case introduces a practical business or social impact problem and invites students to think critically about potential solutions.

Students can use cases to:

Discover potential career paths and industries
Learn how organizations approach strategy, operations, and innovation
Practice solving real-world challenges
Build a portfolio of real work product that showcase impact

Educators can register and browse the library for free. Upgrade for classroom use to bring experiential learning into your courses through case discussions, assignments, and competitions. The library is constantly growing and used by schools everywhere.

What you get when you upgrade:

Case notes and discussion/facilitation guides
In class presentation slides and teaching support materials
Visibility of student submissions and industry feedback
Evaluation tools and outcomes reporting

Unlock the Full Case

Create a free account to browse case materials, submit custom cases/case responses, and explore ways you can leverage this material to improve classroom engagement and enhance learning outcomes.

Register to View Full Case Details

Register Now

Already have an account? Log In

Educator or organization? Book A Demo