Diversity
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The Lasting Impact of Mispronouncing Students’ Names
It is essential that a teacher pronounces students‘ names correctly. Though this may often be ignored or not taken seriously by some educators, a ... -
Preparing to Teach Diverse Students
Many teachers are poorly equipped to teach ethnically diverse student populations. Despite the growing numbers of culturally diverse students, some teacher education programs still ... -
Educational Strategies for Celebrating the Uniqueness Culturally Diverse Students
It is not necessary to be an expert on every culture, but it is important to be sensitive to the fact that differences do ... -
How Books Can Help Students Embrace Diversity
We know that reading books increases literacy, fluency, and vocabulary, but reading books also serves another critical role—that of celebrating diversity. Theeverymom.com says, “The ... -
Guidelines for Cultivating a Culturally Responsive Classroom
The solution to reducing cultural incompatibility between home and school is not to have the school reproduce every cultural aspect of the home and ... -
Cultivating the Inclusive Classroom
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, by the year 2027 the percentage breakdown of students is projected to look like the following: ... -
6 Ways Teachers Should Respond to Academic and Behavioral Problems
To be an effective teacher, it’s essential to be able to respond to academic failure and misbehavior in all students. If you attempt to ... -
7 Ways That Black Students are Discriminated Against in U.S K-12 Schools
African Africans have a long history of being mistreated in the United States, starting with slavery. It should come as no surprise that their ... -
How to Challenge Islamophobia with Education
Ever since the events of 9/11, Americans haven’t been able to separate themselves from the “all Muslims are terrorists” trope. As a matter of ... -
Create a culture of learning in your classroom
Maybe you’ve witnessed a classroom where the focus on learning is intense. A hum of excitement resonates in the air, and everyone, the teacher ...