The Governing School Board, Administration Team, and HLC staff strive to provide an exemplary project - based,
culturally focused learning environment where learners strive for personal excellence and develop an understanding of individual responsibility, a commitment to life - long learning, and a dedication to positively contribute to the well - being of self and community.
Not exact matches
Dr. Cheyney currently directs the International Reproductive Health Laboratory at Oregon State University where she has developed an academic
learning community comprised of five undergraduate research assistants, 12 graduate students and one postdoctoral fellow whose research agendas are
focused on identifying
culturally appropriate ways to improve access to high quality midwifery care as a means of reducing health inequalities for mothers and babies in the U.S and abroad.
The Infant Mental Health (IMH) Endorsement is a verifiable process that recognizes the knowledge and training among professionals across disciplines within an organized system of
culturally sensitive, relationship -
focused learning and work experiences that promote infant mental health.
To support that mission, we had established a strong commitment to trauma - sensitive education that built on our
focus on
culturally responsive classrooms, and on social and emotional
learning in general.
Functions The teacher leader: a) Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and languages in the school community to promote effective interactions among colleagues, families, and the larger community; b) Models and teaches effective communication and collaboration skills with families and other stakeholders
focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all backgrounds and circumstances; c) Facilitates colleagues» self - examination of their own understandings of community culture and diversity and how they can develop
culturally responsive strategies to enrich the educational experiences of students and achieve high levels of
learning for all students; d) Develops a shared understanding among colleagues of the diverse educational needs of families and the community; and e) Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive strategies to address the diverse educational needs of families and the community.
While the
focus here is on racially, ethnically,
culturally and linguistically diverse students, the lessons you will
learn in this module are generally applicable to the teaching of all students.
A: Given the widely documented low academic performance of Native students, our work broadly
focuses on identifying approaches to creating
learning environments that are perceived as
culturally relevant and welcoming by Native students and facilitate their school success.
2) school systems redirecting their efforts to making the student the center of the
learning process and committing to a purposeful / systemic
focus on
culturally responsive pedagogy for all professional development until it becomes a part of the school culture reflective in classroom environments, teacher practices, and curriculum adoptions / design.
We
focus on
culturally responsive teaching, STEAM, and project based
learning.
Our instructional program
focuses on rigorous and
culturally relevant
learning experiences anchored in literacy across all subjects.
u offers a
culturally -
focused academic program grounded in traditional Hawaiian wisdom and culture, utilizing the unique resources and environment of Hawaii to promote lifelong
learning.
«And that's why our
focus in Teaching and
Learning this coming year is to look at the curriculum; make sure it is comprehensive, meets the needs of our students, is
culturally relevant, and also has social emotional components into it.»
The report concludes with recommendations that
focus on training teachers, building relationships between schools and immigrant communities, and encouraging more varied,
culturally sensitive
learning experiences.
Recommended Strategies: Intrinsic Provide constructive and consistent feedback Give choices,
focus on interests Vary teaching styles to accommodate
learning styles Provide for active and experiential
learning (e.g., role plays, simulations, case studies, projects, internships) Use bibliotherapy and biographies Use mentorships and role models Adopt an education that is multicultural —
culturally relevant and personally meaningful, an education that provides insight and self - understanding Have nurturing, affirming classrooms
We are also committed to expanding our educational
focus and mission to serve the greater Milwaukee area and all its communities with educationally and
culturally rich
learning opportunities.
This chapter
focuses on recognizing humor as a powerful resource for visitors from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who are new to
learning contexts, such as museums and aquariums.
The Infant Mental Health (IMH) Endorsement is a verifiable process that recognizes the knowledge and training among professionals across disciplines within an organized system of
culturally sensitive, relationship -
focused learning and work experiences that promote infant mental health.
How should the personal religious views of students be addressed, if at all, in the teaching and
learning process given
foci to support the whole child in a
culturally sensitive manner?