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I commit to developing units that are more relevant to students' lives by teaching about the place they live in - connecting to the communities we're a part of in NYC and how our lives will be impacted by big issues like climate change or different local laws. This allows us to empower students to explore the world around them and see themselves as a part of these bigger topics.

Classroom Culture:
Students come to the class with different ways of existing in the world, and school often doesn't allow people who exist in a variety of ways to thrive. I commit to building a classroom that lets them be their true selves and thrive in an educational setting that supports their growth and self-advocacy skills.

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In our classroom, we'll have a commitment ensuring students are encouraged to share their stories with one another and to have pride in their history and cultural identities.

A classroom library that contains multicultural content that reflects the perspectives and shows appreciation for more than one group of people.

We will view student life experiences as assets and build on their cultural knowledge, by making connections between their experiences and the texts we read.

Students will have multiple opportunities to choose texts, writing topics and modes of expressions based on preferences and personal relevance.

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Mazz -  In English 3/4 and 5/6 we are starting with a project that asks students to tell their own stories through words AND images. We are excited to bridge the generational gap by trying to tap into the idea of telling our stories on social media (Insta-story).  We also offer a great deal of choice, not only in content (which book or story they read or topic they research) but also in presentation (do they want to write, draw, speak, etc.). I will make a commitment to listening to feedback from students to make their learning more meaningful to them.

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Mazz -  In English 3/4 and 5/6 we are starting with a project that asks students to tell their own stories through words AND images. We are excited to bridge the generational gap by trying to tap into the idea of telling our stories on social media (Insta-story).  We also offer a great deal of choice, not only in content (which book or story they read or topic they research) but also in presentation (do they want to write, draw, speak, etc.). I will make a commitment to listening to feedback from students to make their learning more meaningful to them.

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I am committed to ensuring my classroom reflects culturally responsive practices. This starts with getting to know my students, especially in the beginning of the Spring 2022 Semester. i habe also crrated a questionaire to underdtad their academic needs and wants and comprehend their cultural perscpectives and views.

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1) We will use heterogeneous grouping based on race, gender, etc. not just based on ability.

2)  We will create more complex learning tasks that have multiple parts and allows each group member be able to contribute to the overall activity goal.

3) Encourage students to view each other as resources in the classroom. We will encourage them to assist each other during tasks.

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I commit to this venture
by creating a respectful and learning environment in which teacher and students can have individual and group discussions that enhances trust and a willingness to share differences in life experiences and customs. Utilizing and linking such shared knowledge to reflect the cultural relevance to students. Thus creating responsive practices in chemistry and forensic lessons, by identifying practical everyday experiences that relates directly to students.
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I commit to make learning contextual, encourage students to leverage their cultural capital, be empathetic and caring, reflective of my beliefs about people from other cultures, reflective about my own cultural frames of reference, and constantly working to be knowledgeable about other cultures.

I commit to have positive social-emotional connections and relatinships with my students which allows for a safe space for learning.  - Sarah

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Promote a safe learning environment by getting to know all students by first name and personalizing interactions.

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Promote a safe learning environment by getting to know all students by first name and personalizing interactions.

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Real life connections and personal experiences from students when planning and executing the different  topics in the  Science course is my goal this semester.I will incorporate in both class and lab, activities that will connect their culturally diverse experiences to the biological and physical aspects of the science course.This will help create that safe space and better understanding of the world around them.

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Real life connections and personal experiences from students when planning and executing the different  topics in the  Science course is my goal this semester.I will incorporate in both class and lab, activities that will connect their culturally diverse experiences to the biological and physical aspects of the science course.This will help create that safe space and better understanding of the world around them.

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This semester I am committed to finding texts, and also making adjustments to what we are reading, that reflect student preferences -- or at least dovetail with what students are watching.  I want to use more analogies in Chemistry (e.g. Corn Muffins and Chemical Reactions) that encourage students to make connections between their world and this very real Science iLearn...In general, I want students to cultivate more ownership of the physical space by collaborating with each other (and me) in designing and making anchor charts, posters, drawings/organizers, and decorating their folders and assignments, in ways that express who they are, their culture, stories, struggles, fashion, everything!  I am also going to keep wearing that big tag on my back pocket so Jaydin comes to class and finishes his Chem iLearn.

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This semester I am committed to finding texts, and also making adjustments to what we are reading, that reflect student preferences -- or at least dovetail with what students are watching.  I want to use more analogies in Chemistry (e.g. Corn Muffins and Chemical Reactions) that encourage students to make connections between their world and this very real Science iLearn...In general, I want students to cultivate more ownership of the physical space by collaborating with each other (and me) in designing and making anchor charts, posters, drawings/organizers, and decorating their folders and assignments, in ways that express who they are, their culture, stories, struggles, fashion, everything!  I am also going to keep wearing that big tag on my back pocket so Jaydin comes to class and finishes his Chem iLearn.

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I can commit to making sure my content follows through with respecting, appreciating, and highlighting the backgrounds of my students in the classroom. -BL

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I can commit to making sure my content follows through with respecting, appreciating, and highlighting the backgrounds of my students in the classroom. -BL

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I am committed to ensuring my classroom reflects culturally responsive practices. This starts with getting to know my students, especially in the beginning of the Spring 2022 Semester. As teachers, it is our duty to learn the behaviors, backgrounds, and challenges our students face so we are better equipped to address them. Through questionnaires and classrooms discussion such as students' likes/dislikes, students tend to share personal experiences that have deeply affected them. Eliciting this kind of information can assist me in better meeting my students’ needs.

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Health, looking at how culture affects our attitudes towards relationships, eating habits and cultural relationships to chronic disease. 

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Health, looking at how culture affects our attitudes towards relationships, eating habits and cultural relationships to chronic disease. 

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Including more culturally responsible literature and articles