Part 1: Diverse ELA Lesson Plan You are in your first year of teaching and finding that many of your students come from different cultures with different ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. You have been providing direct i
As educators, it is important to make students feel valued and respected. Lesson planning should consider the specific needs, assets, and experiences of your students. Taking into consideration students’ cultures, languages, and life experiences will allow educators to plan culturally responsive, standards-based ELA instruction that supports individual students’ needs and builds a positive classroom culture. … Read more