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"... in a student-centered classroom, students are self-motivated and take the lead of learning... to know that what and why of learning..."

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"I need to create an interesting and inclusive  environment where students feel safe to share and learn regardless of race, gender,  or age..."

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"... student learning comes through observation, action, and repetition..."

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"...the role of teachers is to provide opportunities to students to critically explore who they are, what the world is, and what is possible..."

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" ...a curriculum that is culturally competent, hones in on identity, and accessible for students of all backgrounds, not just a white background that has been historically dominant..."

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"...I need to bring issues of social justice to the forefront ...with my own students ...and be the instigator for these conversations..."

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demonstrate that you are trustworthy in order for students to feel comfortable with th vulnerabilit of learning..."

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"...positive student relationships are the essential piece of student engagement ..."

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"... culturally responsive pedagogy ...is a gateway to creating authentic meaningful relationships with students..."

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"...(students are) exploring their interests and (the teacher is) connecting their interests to the core curriculum...to what matters to students..."

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OUR ACTIONS AS CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHERS

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OUR ACTIONS AS CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHERS

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"...we need to honor the lived experiences of our students..."

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"We have a responsibility to innovate for our students... to leave a lot of room for meeting (your students and adjusting your plans)..."

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"...We are never done learning to be a teacher..."

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"...[In a literature classroom] ... Students need to hear narratives about themselves rather than those from the (dominant culture)..."

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"...I don't want my teaching to be front and center... I'd rather be co-mingling with students...

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"...I want to create students that are empowered by their education, not burdened by it..."

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"...to be a lifelong learner is important as a teacher ...to stay curious and be adaptive...

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"...creating a safe space is a must... providing a welcoming environment that reflects the students' cultures and my culture is conducive to the learning process..."

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"We are taking part in our students lives...what we impart influences students' thinking and what they'll do with what they learn..."

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"...every student is capable of achieving if they have the right supports ...scaffolds..."

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"...to prepare students, not for a new world, but for a better world..."