Just, Equitable, and Inclusive Education Reading List by Sophia Popovich

Digital Inclusion as a Core Component of Social Inclusion

spopovichteacher — 2024-03-07 02:24:54 UTC

Read the attached research to learn more about digital inclusion initiatives around the world, their target audiences, and analysis of initiative outcomes. This collection includes many ideas of action steps schools and organizations can take to advance digital inclusion.

Digital Equity in Vancouver Public Schools (WA)

spopovichteacher — 2024-03-07 02:33:49 UTC

Watch this video to see how Vancouver Public Schools (WA) prioritize digital inclusion in their instruction, school framework, and student learning experiences. It highlights various ways teachers can increase digital inclusion in their classrooms and ways that districts can work to close the digital divide.

Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching

spopovichteacher — 2024-03-07 02:56:22 UTC

Read the California Department of Education's professional learning series titled Educator Excellence article on culturally and linguistically responsive teaching, which outlines what it is, why it is necessary, and additional resources educators can use to implement it their teaching practices.

Embracing Language and Cultural Diversity in the Classroom

spopovichteacher — 2024-03-07 03:04:48 UTC

This blog shares a teacher's personal experience as a bilingual student with a different cultural than her teacher, how this experience has informed her teaching practices, and 10 tips for teachers to help better support English-language learners in their classrooms.

Effective Teaching Strategies for Students with LD

spopovichteacher — 2024-03-07 03:11:31 UTC

Read the National Association of Special Education Teacher's e-publication that focusses on research, writing, and practical information on teaching strategies to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities.

Inclusive Practices Establishing a Supportive School Culture for All Learners

spopovichteacher — 2024-03-07 04:19:31 UTC

Watch this video from the IEP Technical Assistance Center to learn more about research promoting inclusive environments, ways to establish and encourage equitable access for all students, and pragmatic strategies to support the success of all students.

Awareness of Socioeconomic Diversity

spopovichteacher — 2024-03-07 04:40:42 UTC

Read this article outlining socioeconomic status (SES) and its impact on student learning to discover ample examples of active and inclusive teaching methods, further recommendations for implementation, and additional resources.

5 Ways Teachers Can Address Socioeconomic Gaps in the Classroom

spopovichteacher — 2024-03-07 04:45:13 UTC

This blog shares an educator's experience teaching in a low-income school located in an impoverished area, research supported insights that she has gathered , and 5 techniques effective for best support students from diverse socioeconomic statuses in the classroom.

The Four Keys to Helping At-Risk Kids

spopovichteacher — 2024-03-08 02:37:29 UTC

Read this Social Emotional Learning piece to learn about the key "ingredients" in the "recipe" for reducing risk in students' lives.

Providing a Daily Support Systems for Students

spopovichteacher — 2024-03-08 02:49:56 UTC

Watch this video to see how the Check-In/Check-Out system can help to provide at-risk students with consistent support, opportunities to set social and emotional goals, and space to build positive relationships.

Gender Equality and Education

spopovichteacher — 2024-03-10 01:00:49 UTC

Check out the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization statement about gender equality in education, as well as, the various teacher resources such as training modules, comics, infographics, and videos for promoting gender equality in early childhood, primary and secondary education.

Mission: Gender Equality

spopovichteacher — 2024-03-10 01:11:22 UTC

This resource from Mission: Gender Equality includes a unit on Gender Equality made up of 5 different learning activities for 11-14 year old students. The objective of this lessons is to inform student about gender equality, its causes/consequences, and steps they can take to promote change.

How to Support Young Learners in Racially Diverse Classrooms

spopovichteacher — 2024-03-10 01:15:40 UTC

Read this article from Edutopia to learn about age-appropriate and research-based strategies teachers can use to create learning environments that respect and value students' racial diversity and lived experiences.

Lesson Plan - Culture, Race & Ethnicity

spopovichteacher — 2024-03-10 04:42:22 UTC

Check out this lesson plan from Australia's Harmony Week, which aims to celebrate multiculturalism through recognizing diversity and inclusion within our communities and helping students to understand the difference between race, ethnicity, and culture.