Essay On Culturally Responsive Teacher

As a teacher candidate it is extremely important for me to make sure I am culturally aware in the classroom. It is my job to make ensure every student feels important and powerful so they can grow their knowledge and learn. I will be taking what I have learned so far in Fredonia and EDU-305 into my future classroom and create respectful environment that every student will enjoy.
I believe a culturally responsive teacher needs to hold high expectations for all children. All children have the power and knowledge to learn so it is important that we find ways to maximize each child’s growth and run with it. As a teacher I will make sure all the children are getting the same opportunities. For example, we need to make sure we are calling on all students and have one on one time with each student so no one feels left out. All the children should feel empowered in the classroom. Setting goals and helping …show more content…
It seems as if she may have forgotten that he was coming. She could have written herself a reminder and that way Jesus could have already had his things packed up and ready to go when his father got there. I also think it is important for the teacher to incorporate more Spanish into the classroom. If the teacher doesn’t know any Spanish she could ask someone who does know Spanish or look up simple commands and teach the students phrases such as stand up, “levantarse,” and to line up. It would then be important to use it in the everyday classroom. This way it is not a new thing to hear the Spanish language in the classroom. Another simple idea is to label things around the room in Spanish and English so the students can learn both languages. A student should never feel embarrassed about their culture or language. Instead it is the teacher’s job to make the students comfortable and make it seen as something cool and