Equity in Excellence:
Meaning: The teacher responds appropriately to diverse groups of learners.
The teacher not only respects and is sensitive to all learners but also encourages the use of all their skills and talents. As the facilitator of learning, the teacher models and encourages appreciation for students' cultural heritage, unique endowments , learning styles, interests and needs. The teacher also designs learning experiences that show consideration for these student characteristics. Because the teacher views differences as opportunities for learning, cross-cultural experiences are an integral part of the learner-centered community. In addition, the teacher establishes a relationship between curriculum and community cultures. While making this connection, the teacher and students explore attitudes that foster unity. As a result, the teacher creates an environment in which learners work cooperatively and purposefully using a variety of resources to understand themselves, their immediate community, and the global society in which they live.
Possible Indicators:
1. Promotes development of positive self-concepts
2.Fosters climate of respect/acceptance of others' ideas
3.Maintains a supportive environment
4.Designs and integrates learning experiences that respect student diversity
5.Applies or links curriculum content to the community
6.Models and enables students to use all learning modalities
7.Establishes climate in which learners work collaboratively
8.Demonstrates an understanding of and sensitivity to students
Possible Indicators:
1. Promotes development of positive self-concepts
2.Fosters climate of respect/acceptance of others' ideas
3.Maintains a supportive environment
4.Designs and integrates learning experiences that respect student diversity
5.Applies or links curriculum content to the community
6.Models and enables students to use all learning modalities
7.Establishes climate in which learners work collaboratively
8.Demonstrates an understanding of and sensitivity to students
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