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Validating

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Principle One emphasizes that teachers see the differences that their students bring into the classroom as assets. When students feel as their experience and knowledge belong in the classroom, they feel included in the learning environment and are more likely to actively participate.

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identify meaningful connections between home and school in order to better connect to their students. This validating aspect of CRP allows for teachers to structure activities that appeal directly to the skills and abilities of their students.

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By bringing a student's home life and experiences outside of school in as part of their classroom, meaningful connections can be made between a student's home and school life. This also fosters a community of learning and appreciation between students because they are exposed to new cultures and perspectives.

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CRP moves outside of the constraints of a Eurocentric classroom model by acknowledging the legitimacy of the cultural heritages of different ethnic groups of their students. Instead of forcing assimilation, students are validated for who they are and their identities are celebrated.