Chapter 5: Culturally Efficacious & Sustaining Practices by Courtney Wolford

Diversity: Developing Consciousness of Differences

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Limited experiences hinders educators from understanding diversity that comes with urban classrooms that intersect race, ethnicity, etc.

Identity: Understanding Ethnic Identity Development

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Every student holds their own uniqueness and ability that show up in many different ways, such as art. This helps them develop positive cultural identity.

Social Interactions: Building Interpersonal Relationships

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Consider various aspects of students’ needs and learning and build relationships to create a positive climate in the classroom.

Language: Creating conditions for Language Learning

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Do not limit EL’s opportunities to engage in rigorous content and language development.

Culturally Inclusive Content: Expanding Knowledge Acquisition

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Use meaningful topics of interest to encourage studetns to see how content may relate to their lives.

Culturally Safe Classroom Context: Advancing Self-Regulated Learning

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Students must have a sense of security in their academics, culture, and linguistics in order to take responsibility in their own learning.

Instructional Practices: Developing Critical Reasoning Skills

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Adjust school context based on student population and students’ experiences (culture and language connections).

Assessment: Informing Practices and Encouraging Student Self-Evaluation

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Monitor students’ daily performances to inform instructional practices and assist students in their own learning.