Framework for Cultural Responsiveness Self-Assessment

Full Answer Section

• I create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel safe and respected.
• I use culturally-appropriate materials and resources in my teaching.
• I provide opportunities for students to share their cultures with the class.

Areas where additional practice and training may be needed (score of 3, 2, or 1)

• I could improve my ability to communicate effectively with students from different cultures.
• I could learn more about the specific cultures of my students so that I can be more understanding and supportive.
• I could develop more culturally-relevant teaching strategies.

Components of cultural responsiveness I would like to learn more about and how that knowledge will be beneficial to me and my students

• The importance of family and community: I would like to learn more about the role of family and community in the lives of my students. This knowledge will help me to better understand the students' experiences and to build relationships with their families and communities.
• The impact of language: I would like to learn more about the impact of language on learning. This knowledge will help me to choose the right language and materials for my students and to provide them with the support they need to be successful.
• The importance of equity and justice: I would like to learn more about equity and justice in education. This knowledge will help me to create a classroom environment where all students feel safe, respected, and valued.

I believe that learning more about these components of cultural responsiveness will be beneficial to me and my students in the following ways:

• It will help me to build stronger relationships with my students and their families.
• It will help me to create a more inclusive and welcoming classroom environment.
• It will help me to choose the right materials and teaching strategies for my students.
• It will help me to provide my students with the support they need to be successful.

I am committed to becoming a more culturally-responsive educator and I believe that this knowledge will be essential to my success.

Sample Answer

• I am aware of my own cultural biases and how they may impact my interactions with students from different cultures.
• I am respectful of the cultures of my students and I avoid making assumptions about their experiences.
• I am open to learning about the cultures of my students and I am willing to make changes to my teaching practices to be more culturally responsive.