Tips for celebrating differences in an inclusive classroom
Becoming culturally responsive in the classroom is a process that involves ongoing learning and reflection. Here are some steps to get started: culturally Responsive Classroom Tips
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As a reminder to you, when it comes to teaching your students to be globally-minded citizens who not only respect but celebrate diversity, it’s not really what you teach – it’s how you teach it. However, it’s important to find good resources for teaching cultural diversity! Part I and Part II of this series were
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It’s okay to be worried, confused or scared to teach about black culture. It’s okay to no know what to say. It’s not okay to avoid it. Learn what you can do when you don’t know what to do to support black culture and black equality as a teacher.
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With professional Brazilian percussionist, Daniel GohnA companion for episode #49 Respecting Diversity in the Class Learn all about the rhythms, feel and instruments of Brazilian samba percussion! Special guest Daniel Gohn from Sao Paulo Brazil explains to us how to develop an authentic samba sound with a music class. Here are some typical Brazilian Samba
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Use Irish Folklore to retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate an understanding of their central message or lesson. These stories were passed down orally for many many years and in Ireland, many of these stories were in their native language of Gaelic – which most people refer to as Irish. The oral tradition has
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When in doubt, talk to your trusted colleagues and be completely transparent in all situations. Most teachers come from a place of caring and therefore don’t learn to navigate the risk of ethical dilemmas because they don’t see it coming. Most of the time complaints that are made about unethical conduct is with regards to
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Each and every student in your class deserves to know what their superpower is – and as a teacher, once you know their superpowers, you will feel the most powerful of all! I want you to have an actionable plan for finding your student’s superpowers because I really think it will give you a lot
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An Interview with Shannon McMahon. This episode and blog act as a starter guide to the IB Organization and Primary Years Program. Teaching at an IB school or transitioning to one can be overwhelming, but our guest today breaks it down very clearly for you! For the full interview, listen to the episode. The PYP,
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To complement the mini-series on my podcast: An International Festive Season in Korea episode no. 40. Our podcast guest, Lisa from Korea, tells us that Christmas is celebrated in most of Korea but it is not a huge celebration. Many people will put up Christmas trees and give gifts, but it’s not their biggest celebration
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To complement the mini-series on my podcast: An International Festive Season: Spain episode no. 39 The Festive Season mini-series on my podcast (respecting Diversity In The Class) was fun, insightful and unified a group of ladies from 6 different countries. We gathered at my home one morning for a coffee talk to share the festive
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