Involving students in a democratic classroom environment in which they are encouraged to understand and make important decisions about their own learning. Personalizing learning and assessment for each student, and using knowledge about their culture and family background to develop a culturally relevant learning environment. Teaching using a variety of strategies which match the students' strengths, interests, cultures, and learning styles. Integrating multicultural content into the curriculum so that the experiences, beliefs, and perspectives of various cultural groups are represented. Teacher seldom incorporates an awareness of cultural differences in lessons.
Teacher superficially acknowledges differences within the class.
Teacher often plans opportunities for students to share their diversities and cultural heritage. In addition to 3, sensitivity and awareness are consistently evident. The University of Mississippi. All rights reserved.