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Growing up in  a lower middle class with constant talk about unpaid bills and "no money" helps me to understand perspective, however, the value of  knowing that there are resources for future education helps me to prepare students.  My self esteem was constantly impacted by not having the cool clothes .  This reminder helps me to understand that students may have consistent thoughts of low self-worth if they have less. 

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Growing up in  a lower middle class with constant talk about unpaid bills and "no money" helps me to understand perspective, however, the value of  knowing that there are resources for future education helps me to prepare students.  My self esteem was constantly impacted by not having the cool clothes .  This reminder helps me to understand that students may have consistent thoughts of low self-worth if they have less. 

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I think the experiences I've had with racial tension growing up, expectations from my family concerning education, and my own belief in education being a way up and out completely shapes my ideas and hopes for providing students with learning that is real .

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Sometimes it is hard to make that connection

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Sometimes it is hard to make that connection

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I want my students to know that they have opportunities regardless if they go to college or not.

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I try to keep student differences in mind.  Expectations for behaviors is the same but I try to understand that there are differences in behavior connected with experiences.

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I try to keep student differences in mind.  Expectations for behaviors is the same but I try to understand that there are differences in behavior connected with experiences.

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I know I need to provide multiple explanations and be mindful with diversifying every activity.  

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I know I need to provide multiple explanations and be mindful with diversifying every activity.  

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have to be careful about what language and examples I use to connect with a student so that they get the point.

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Having family members at different areas of the spectrum it allows me to be more empathetic towards students who may not have as much as others.

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I try to create stories around the math that I present. I find I have to double check on vocabulary and clarify for my students. I think this reflects my background (socioeconomic status). I will also encourage students to share their stories in connection to the math.

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I try to keep the students socioeconomic background in mind and how it may impact their ability to learn

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I try to keep the students socioeconomic background in mind and how it may impact their ability to learn

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I grew up with peers from all different SES. I try to understand how different all kids are and their priorities.

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I try to activate background knowledge with my own personal stories, some of which are not like all of my students. I try to relate to students who might not have had those same experiences by trying to relate it to something they might have knowledge in.

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Growing up pretty well off, sometimes I don't realize that what I teach won't get through to my students since they aren't growing up with the same opportunities I had. I need to realize that everyone comes from different backgrounds and that I need to adjust my teaching style to give my students the best chance to success.

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I find myself expecting my students to have the natural motivation to excel academically. Since I grew up in a situation where higher-level education is expected, I sometimes have trouble understanding the many responsibilities of my students that come from very different backgrounds than I did.

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I want my students to have the opportunity to attend college whether they believe they will or not.

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I think it's more of the experience of seeing students with a different SES that makes you change how  and what you teach.

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I know I need to explain things in different ways, give multiple examples, not expect all students to have homework help at home or internet access.

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I was very privileged growing up. Much (if not all) of what I teach is based on my background experiences. Sometimes I have to stop and think about how my experiences are different than EVERY SINGLE STUDENT that I teach. I often times need to change what/how I'm teaching something in order for it to reach more people.

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Because of my privileged up bringing I am naive to my students realities.  I am wanting to provide  as many academic opportunities  as possible but I have to focus on their basic social emotional needs first.  Then I can focus on the academics.

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I ask a lot more questions - asking students if they know what this is or have they been there or done that.. It is kind of cool when other students explain or share whatever to clarify.

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Sometimes, I assume my students will have certain background knowledge or care about certain things because I do!

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My expectations of my students is what was expected of me--completing work, getting good grades, and going on to higher education