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How will I develop literacy skills and develop engagement in K-6 learners…
How will I develop literacy skills and develop engagement in K-6 learners from diverse (race, gender, ethnicity, etc. .) cultural backgrounds in urban settings?
Books
Introduce books that present a variety of cultural ideals, backgrounds, experiences, contexts, traditions, and beliefs
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Encourage critical thinking about privilege, different cultural perspectives, and various beliefs.
Have multilingual books on hand that encourage critical thinking about multiple languages and cultures
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Classroom Environment
Physical Environment
Create a physical classroom environment that reflects the community that students are a part of outside of the environment.
Create posters and images that encourage critical thinking about diversity and refrain from endorsing privilege-centered biases.
Encourage active discussion about privilege, culture, and systemic racism/injustice
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Seating chart that is actively changing and reflecting an environment off equality and inclusivity (seating arrangement that is circular)
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Outside Learning
Field Trips
Students and classes should be able to go on trips to places that will encourage them to think critically about privilege, race, ethnicity, and diversity
Guests/Speakers
Expose students to a variety of different speakers who share their beliefs and thoughts on a wide array of topics
This will help prevent students from being taught one thing or learning that there is only one single way to approach an idea
Invite a diverse group of guests and speakers to come to the class and share their experiences, teach students about diversity and the importance of it, and introduce a plethora of ideas to students.