Sei300 Wk 1 Discussion Cultural Competence

One aspect of being a good teacher is understanding your students. This includes increasing your cultural competence and being a culturally responsive teacher. These both begin by understanding yourself, responding to the needs of your students, and actively seeking out a diverse group of voices to provide input into your teaching. Review the following articles from Edutopia to learn how to become a culturally responsive teacher: • “How Leaders Can Improve Their Schools’ Cultural Competence” by Chris Lehmann • “Getting Started With Culturally Responsive Teaching” by Nikki Williams Rucker Due on or before Thursday Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words, use relevant sources to support your ideas: (posts without sources will not exceed expectations) Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words, maximum 500 words: • What is cultural competence? • How can reflecting on your thoughts, values, and behaviors toward your own and other cultures improve your instruction? • What strategies could you implement to develop cultural responsiveness? Why is this an ongoing process? • How do you determine the appropriate curriculum, materials, and assessments for EL students while accounting for their age, proficiency level, and heritage? Review the College’s Conceptual Framework. • How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework theme of Practicing Professional Ethics? Include specific examples in your response.