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cultural identity and how it may influence, shape, and interact with the students’ identities Voice: Engaging authentically with family, community, and students such that their voice is heard and they are seen as collaborators with shaping the culture and climate in the classroom
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A supportive environment: Creating a positive environment that includes teaching students expectations and prosocial skills to be successful, as well as ensuring students feel valued
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Situational appropriateness: Understanding that some behaviors or skills are adaptive in one setting but not in others, and teaching students that understanding of when and where to use certain skills
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Data for equity: Using data to examine any biases or issues related to student populations or characteristics, including a willingness to have discussions of how practices may impact certain populations
We believe that creating a supportive, data-driven environment leads to equitable and fair environments that respect students’ lives. By including student voice, respecting their identities, and creating a classroom built on consistency, connection, and compassion, teachers will align with culturally responsive practices. In table I.4, we provide some examples of the practices shared in this book and their relations to the five components outlined by Leverson and colleagues (2021). Table I.4: Culturally Responsive Practices and Bolstering Resilience Core Components Identity
Practice • Use connection strategies to allow room for student identity. • Provide space for students to express their identities. • Teach self-awareness in relation to student identity. • Understand your own cultural identity in relation to
students’ identity. Voice
• Include student and family voice when creating your classroom
expectations (page 83). • Engage students with discussion around problem solving and
behavior issues that may arise; enlist them as collaborators on solving the issue. • Use two-way communication efforts over one-way types of
communication (page 92). continued
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