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In what ways can I incorporate respect for spiritual and cultural values into a modern learning classroom that encompasses elements of modern learning such as learning environment, learning culture, access to and use of technology, models of learning, and informative assessment?

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What are some strategies to connect with the families of ELL learners when there is a cultural and language gap?  How do I demonstrate respect and care for families who have been through traumatic experiences without overstepping or causing discomfort?

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Modern learning elements to support ELLs

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Modern learning elements to support ELLs

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-create a learning culture that is safe and inclusive
-driven by empathy
-where students learn from and with each other
-ensure equity
-encourage risk taking

source: https://intranet.peelschools.org/tl/eml/learning-culture/Pages/Default.aspx

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Modern learning elements to support ELLs

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Modern learning elements to support ELLs

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-allow the ELL to guide their learning and have choice in topic, presentation style, and assessment type
-build confidence and motivation by giving ELL the opportunity to be an active learner

source:
https://intranet.peelschools.org/tl/eml/Informative-Assessment/PublishingImages/Pages/Default/Informative%20Assessment%20Sketchnote.PNG

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Welcome all students - Build community by sharing the languages the students speak in your class (see attachment from source: Capacity Building Series - Canadian-born English Language Learners )

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Welcome all students - Build community by sharing the languages the students speak in your class (see attachment from source: Capacity Building Series - Canadian-born English Language Learners )

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-Research confirms that students who feel welcome and accepted in their schools are more likely to succeed academically
Source: Equity and Inclusive Education in Ontario Schools

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-learn about each student's cultural background including language(s) spoken at home
-represent students in classroom: class library, posters, read alouds, lessons, activities etc.
-give students voice and choice about how they will use their time, perhaps have an 'open choice time' for students
-let students bring in objects from home to decorate their classrooms
-ensure students have background knowledge about content area and provide choices for types of assessment

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Peel resources for connecting with families

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Peel resources for connecting with families

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-Peel intranet has videos in 10 different languages to introduce families to the ESL program
-Have an interpreter from the board come to a family meeting

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The Vision of the English Language Learner

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The Vision of the English Language Learner

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-promote a sense of belonging - within classroom environment and class community
-involve the broad community - perhaps through classroom open house days or special events that relate to students' cultural backgrounds

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Supporting Students with Refugee Backgrounds

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Supporting Students with Refugee Backgrounds

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Dr. Jean Clinton (2015) emphasizes that in order to provide the support necessary for newcomers to feel valued and develop a sense of belonging in our schools, we need to become “trauma informed.” Jan Stewart (2011) elaborates that classroom educators need to become aware of three transitional periods that can impact on student learning outcomes: pre-migration, trans-migration,  post-migration. All three periods impact on the adjustment of students to their new situation, their learning and their integration into the new community.
Source: Capacity Building K-12::Supporting Students with Refugee Backgrounds-

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Important to welcome, respect all members of school community and provide a safe and comfortable environment where everyone feels accepted
-promote student success with high expectations for learning

Source: Equity and Inclusive Education in Ontario Schools