Existing research efforts have been made to examine the factors contributing to professional development of classroom teachers in culturally and linguistically diverse settings, but most studies (see Garcia et al. 2009) focus more on
cultural responsiveness with little attention to the linguistic aspect for teacher development (see Aguirre - Munoz et al. 2008).
It is also imperative that all approaches to ensuring
cultural responsiveness with Indigenous students incorporate Indigenous perspectives, knowledge and worldviews.
Not exact matches
So, what can teachers do to ensure
cultural responsiveness in the classroom
with Indigenous students?
«Learning and Change Networks are addressing the three big agenda items of schooling improvement - blended learning and
cultural responsiveness as a whole - instead of creating projects that deal
with those agendas separately, as so often happens.»
The instructional dimension refers to practices and challenges associated
with implementing
cultural responsiveness in the classroom.
I'm more than happy to confer about ways we can partner in achieving meaningful outcomes for students, particularly the ones below, outcomes that align
with cultural responsiveness and social justice.
Improving teacher preparation and education
with an eye toward
cultural responsiveness and racial equity
The stories in this report, which include perspective pieces by current teachers, look at new research surrounding teacher stress and burnout, innovative ways to incorporate social - emotional learning into everyday lessons and
with different groups of students, and strategies for self - care, mindfulness, and
cultural responsiveness, starting in teacher preparation programs.
Fulfill the requirements of a state - approved preparation program that includes clinical experiences using models of accomplished practice by instructors
with K - 12 experience, as well as promotes
cultural responsiveness and the ability of teachers to address the individual learning needs and backgrounds of all students;
«[During the fellowship] is when I think about going beyond the
cultural responsiveness and Ethnic Studies to marry empowering content
with empowerment practices.»
3: Act
with cultural competence and
responsiveness in interactions, decision - making and practice
She has facilitated workshops and have given presentations on a wide variety of topics from
Cultural Responsiveness to working
with Students who have Limited or Interrupted Formal Education.
It is contingent on... seeing
cultural differences as assets; creating caring learning communities where culturally different individuals and heritages are valued; using
cultural knowledge of ethnically diverse cultures, families, and communities to guide curriculum development, classroom climates, instructional strategies, and relationships
with students; challenging racial and
cultural stereotypes, prejudices, racism, and other forms of intolerance, injustice, and oppression; being change agents for social justice and academic equity; mediating power imbalances in classrooms based on race, culture, ethnicity, and class; and accepting
cultural responsiveness as endemic to educational effectiveness in all areas of learning for students from all ethnic groups.»
The evidence from CT3's work suggests that educators formulate their
cultural responsiveness through connections
with the people, places and...
Cultural responsiveness and school education
with a particular focus on Australia's first peoples.
She works
with the program coordinator to develop continuing education opportunities for inter-professional collaboration, insure
cultural responsiveness, and collect data related to program operations.
The stories in this report, which include perspective pieces by current teachers, look at new research surrounding teacher stress and burnout, innovative ways to incorporate social - emotional learning into everyday lessons and
with different groups of students, and strategies for self - care, mindfulness, and
cultural responsiveness, starting in teacher preparation programs.
According to Benard, «we are all born
with innate resiliency,
with the capacity to develop the traits commonly found in resilient survivors: social competence (
responsiveness,
cultural flexibility, empathy, caring, communication skills, and a sense of humor); problem - solving (planning, help - seeking, critical and creative thinking); autonomy (sense of identity, self - efficacy, self - awareness, task - mastery, and adaptive distancing from negative messages and conditions); and a sense of purpose and belief in a bright future (goal direction, educational aspirations, optimism, faith, and spiritual connectedness)» (Benard, 1991).
They uncover rich examples of African programs» resilience, creativity, and
cultural responsiveness in connecting effectively
with families and local communities.
Improving teacher preparation and education
with an eye toward
cultural responsiveness and racial equity
Children's development of the cognitive and social skills needed for later success in school may be best supported by a parenting style known as responsive parenting.1
Responsiveness is an aspect of supportive parenting described across different theories and research frameworks (e.g. attachment, socio - cultural) as playing an important role in providing a strong foundation for children to develop optimally.2 - 4 Parenting that provides positive affection and high levels of warmth and is responsive in ways that are contingently linked to a young child's signals («contingent responsiveness») are the affective - emotional aspects of a responsive style.5 These aspects, in combination with behaviours that are cognitively responsive to the child's needs, including the provision of rich verbal input and maintaining and expanding on the child's interests, provide the range of support necessary for multiple aspects of a chil
Responsiveness is an aspect of supportive parenting described across different theories and research frameworks (e.g. attachment, socio -
cultural) as playing an important role in providing a strong foundation for children to develop optimally.2 - 4 Parenting that provides positive affection and high levels of warmth and is responsive in ways that are contingently linked to a young child's signals («contingent
responsiveness») are the affective - emotional aspects of a responsive style.5 These aspects, in combination with behaviours that are cognitively responsive to the child's needs, including the provision of rich verbal input and maintaining and expanding on the child's interests, provide the range of support necessary for multiple aspects of a chil
responsiveness») are the affective - emotional aspects of a responsive style.5 These aspects, in combination
with behaviours that are cognitively responsive to the child's needs, including the provision of rich verbal input and maintaining and expanding on the child's interests, provide the range of support necessary for multiple aspects of a child's learning.6
Training Opportunities for
Cultural Responsiveness and Awareness (TOCRA): Final Report Gooden & Barkdull (2002) View Abstract This program focused on the development of culturally appropriate foster parent recruitment and training, wraparound service coordination, family support services, and compliance
with the Indian Child Welfare Act to improve foster care and preservation services for Native American families.