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- It’s important to see cultural and linguistic differences as resources, not as deficits. As NAEYC’s equity position statement puts it, “Children’s learning is facilitated when teaching practices, curricula, and learning environments build on children’s strengths and are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate for each child.”
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Feb 21, 2024 · Idea. Multilingual education: A key to quality and inclusive learning. In today’s world, multilingual contexts are the norm rather than the exception. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Atlas of Languages reveals that there are around 7,000 spoken or signed languages in use around the world.
Dec 30, 2016 · Linguistic and cultural diversity is inherent in many societies around the world and, despite its importance, this diversity is typically neglected in many educational settings. In the field of language education, the historical prevalence of the monolingual...
- Angelica Galante
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- The Growing Need For Diverse Teaching Strategies
- Teaching Strategies For Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students
- Working with Parents
- Support from Schools
- Create Inclusive Classrooms
US school districts are required to provide equal educational opportunities to language minority students, but meeting that standard has become more challenging as the number of students classified as an “English language learner,” or ELL, has grown. Generally, the term “English language learner” describes a student who is learning English in addit...
The first step in addressing cultural and linguistic diversity is to be aware. The very act of considering culture and language skills when developing curricula and activities makes it more likely that lessons will be inclusive. Teaching culturally diverse students entails the following additional steps: 1. Learn about your students’ cultural backg...
Positive parent-teacher relationships can influence any student’s success, but they can be particularly important for students whose culture or dominant language differs from that of the majority of their classmates. Developing a relationship with the parents of ELL students or any student who is outside the dominant cultural or ethnic group, or wh...
Schools can address linguistic and cultural diversity by working to recruit teachers of color and instructors who can teach and tutor in languages other than English. Demonstrating support for student diversity is also crucial. Measures such as providing school signage in different languages, encouraging students to speak their first language at sc...
American University’s online EdD in Education Policy and Leadershipprepares educators to shape education policy and create more inclusive learning environments. The degree program provides future teachers and education leaders with the tools they need to transform the education system to benefit all learners. With a focus on building equitable lear...
- Identify students’ assets. Student strengths. Reflect on your students’ strengths and whether you’ve considered them as strengths before. Ask yourself: What are some of the individual strengths your students have?
- Create a supportive classroom environment. Develop authentic, caring relationships. Relationships establish trust and respect — crucial ingredients for learning.
- Examine the curriculum. Look for ways to increase and support rigor. Raising expectations is an important part of increasing academic achievement. Look at your curriculum.
- Continue your own learning. Explore resources to deepen your own understanding. Culturally responsive teaching is a chance to reflect on your personal perspective.
Feb 10, 2022 · By Karen Blaha. February 10, 2022. PeopleImages / iStock. What is culturally and linguistically responsive teaching? It involves leveraging students’ cultural and linguistic experiences, utilizing their background knowledge, and providing multiple ways for students to learn and demonstrate new learning.
- Karen Blaha
Feb 20, 2024 · 20 February 2024. I n today’s world, multilingual contexts are the norm rather than the exception. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Atlas of...
