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6 Ways To Create A Culturally Responsive Classroom

Culturally Relevant
Classroom

eSchoolNews: 11.30.2020 by Jose A Vianna

A culturally responsive classroom is an encouraging and nurturing place for diverse students with different backgrounds and experiences

The U.S. reached an important milestone several years ago—minority students now comprise the largest demographic group in our nation’s public schools. While there is great diversity within our student population, the majority of educators still do not share the same cultural experiences with the diverse students they serve.

However, many effective teachers have consistently been sensitive to and culturally aware of student backgrounds. These educators intuitively understand that the more inclusive their classroom is, the more engaged their students will be, and that engagement ultimately leads to achievement.

Culturally relevant teaching respects the traditional backgrounds of students as an asset in the classroom.

Here are six steps to help you get started:

1. Tap into culture: Learn about your students! This is the key to culturally responsive teaching.

2. Design visual diversity: Students should be able to identify themselves in the displayed images, bulletin boards, classwork, and books that support their learning.

3. Create a student-centered classroom: Students that are truly engaged take ownership of their own learning.

4. Pronounce names correctly: Making the effort to pronounce your students’ names correctly builds trust and honors students’ cultural heritage.

5. Set high expectations: Use technology to meet the various needs of students.

6. Embrace an asset-based mindset: Reflect on students’ individual strengths.  READ MORE ➤➤

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