FEAP 2d.-  Respects students’ cultural, linguistic and family background

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A student laughs aloud when his classmate reads aloud with a Spanish   accent; teacher does not respond.

Students roll their eyes at a classmate’s idea; the teacher does not respond. (D)

The class library contains no books representing various cultures, races and ethnicities.

The teacher does not read any books about Hanukah even when she   knows that Rachel’s family celebrates the holiday.

Teacher ignores the fact that some people in the class speak Spanish   when discussing the language they speak in Spain.

Bulletin board decorations neglect to represent a variety of cultures,   races and ethnicities.

Teacher   administers a survey about students’ cultural heritage during the first week of   school but does not refer to it again when studying fall harvest celebrations   around the world.

A student giggles to himself when his classmate reads aloud with a Spanish accent. The teacher does not respond.

Teacher reprimands student by talking privately to the student who rolls their eyes at a classmate’s idea.

The class library contains a minimal number of books representing various cultures, races and   ethnicities.

The teacher makes no mention of Rachel’s family celebrating Hanukah   when reading a book about the holiday.

The teacher sends an time sensitive email to the mother’s address even though it is the father’s weekend to have her   student.

Teacher mentions that there are some people in the class whose families   speak other languages.

Teacher   refers to survey from the beginning of the year to note students cultural   heritage when beginning a unit on winter celebrations.

Teacher thanks student for reading aloud even though his classmates giggle about his accent.

Students grumble a bit when assigned groups but worked effectively.

The class library contains a fair amount of books representing various cultures, races and   ethnicities.

The teacher refers to Rachel’s family celebrating Hanukah when   reading a book about the holiday.

The teacher sends an email about the student’s progress to the mother and asks the mother to forward her former husband a copy.

Teacher had students greet each other in French during morning   meeting when it was Pierre’s day to lead.

Art teacher makes African masks when studying unit on Africa.

Geography   teacher chooses to serve Spaetzle when studying Germany.

The   teacher puts a reminder in her planner to meet regularly with her students   this week. (M)

 

Teacher thanks student for reading aloud and applauds his progress   even ignoring his classmates giggle about his accent.

The class library contains a plethora of books representing various   cultures, races and ethnicities.

Rachel Goldstein’s mother comes to class to prepare latkes and talk   about Hanukah.

The teacher makes folders with two copies of the weekly newsletter for   each divorced parent.

Teacher asks her Brazilian student to share his experiences in Brazil   when studying South America.

Students hush classmates causing a distraction while the teacher or another student is speaking.

Students get into assigned groups and work effectively.

Teacher reminds student to take sneakers to dad this weekend so   student will have them on Monday for PE class.

Geography teacher asks Hins’ mother to bring Spaetzle in for the class   to sample.

Bulletin board decorations represent a variety of cultures, races and   ethnicities.

The   teacher seeks out certain students to meet with during recess.  (M)

 

 

Where noted, examples based on:

“(D)” – Danielson C. (1996). Enhancing professional practice: A framework for teaching.

Alexandria, Va: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

“(M)” – Marzano, R. J. (2007). The art and science of teaching: A comprehensive

framework for effective instruction. Alexandria, Va: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

 

Resources:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=9&ved=0CHgQFjAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nccrest.org%2FBriefs%2FDiversity_Brief.pdf&ei=aBIkULC2ELS_2QWwp4DgAg&usg=AFQjCNFM__8FVKwY1UEbznBfau7TLDOgLA&sig2=VtFk4dCpvkz8EP6LLSd1LQ

http://www.ehow.com/how_7700830_respect-individual-differences-classroom.html

http://www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/weeklytips.phtml/230

http://www.pbs.org/kcts/preciouschildren/diversity/read_teaching.html

http://www.pbs.org/kcts/preciouschildren/diversity/read_activities.html

http://www.pbs.org/kcts/preciouschildren/diversity/read_linguistic.html

http://www.pbs.org/kcts/preciouschildren/diversity/read_insensitivity.html

http://www.ndt-ed.org/TeachingResources/ClassroomTips/Diversity.htm