As I am doing the ‘I AM Project’, this cultural issues comes to the core of my mind. It reminds me of who I am, where I come from, what my identity is, and how far I have come to become a teacher.
Developing cultural competence can help teachers create more trusting relationships with students and a more positive learning environment.
1. Develop an awareness of your own racial and cultural identity
2. Learn about each student and incorporate this knowledge into classroom instruction
3. Promote an inclusive and equitable classroom that proactively works to counter bias
4. Get to know students’ families and invite them to the classroom
5. Learn about the community