These strategies are great tools to use in order to better understand the perception of students in your classroom. Personally, I am currently working on expanding my circle. At the moment I have 8 ELLs in my class, but most of my other students speak another language at home too. I think it is very important to build a repertoire with their families to understand their diverse cultures so I can then create culturally responsive lessons. Additionally, I am part of the multicultural week planning team which will allow me to gain a deeper understanding of cultures in my school as well as continue to build relationships with my student’s families. Enriching my life with new cultural experiences will allow me to more authentically connect with students in my classroom.
