Contextual factors in the classroom
Technology
Socioeconomic Status based on: (Slavin, R. E. (2021)
1. "Technology creates pathways for differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of students as individual learners within a broader classroom climate." (Drexel University). 2. Technology is adapatable to each students needs. They are able to search and personalize their assignments to their diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Income
- occupation
- education
- social prestige
- ethnic background
- languages spoken at home
Ex: A students family only speaks spanish. The student only learns english at school and is falling behind. This affects the their readines to learn.
- Power points
- games
- online assignments
- access to different language
- academic search engines
Socioeconomic statuses
Diverse social needs of students
Diverse linguistic needs
Creating an inclusive classroom and lessons
1. Understandng the background and home life of the students gives insight on the possible issues they may have in the classroom. *Ask what they need from you to be successful*
1. Use different learning styles when introducing new material. Provide examples verbally, visually, physically write it out, and do one all togther.
1. "Using culturally and linguistically responsive practices, we employ interactive and collaborative learning activities that draw from students’ references and previous experiences" (Blaha, 2022).
1. Create lessons that connects the new material to prior knowledge and thier cultural background. 2. Create an inclusive classroom by getting to know the students and celebrate their background. Teach that being unique is a good thing.
2. Make you classroom a community. Allow the students to connect with eachother. It creates a sense of belonging and togetherness.
2. To ensure that the sudents are receiving the proper information and that they are able to full understand. Providing one on one support or creating small groups for students to colaborate.
2. Ensure the students know they are capable of learning regardless of their statuses. Allow time for questions privately to reduce embaressment.
reference
Blaha, K. (2022, February 10). Foundations of culturally and linguistically responsive teaching. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/foundations-culturally-and-linguistically-responsive-teaching Drexel University. (n.d.). How to integrate technology in the classroom. School of Education. https://drexel.edu/soe/resources/student-teaching/advice/how-to-use-technology-in-the-classroom/ Slavin, R. E. (2021). Educational Psychology Theory and Practice. BibliU. https://bibliu.com/app/?bibliuMagicToken=6Xf2PZ3ggV2nBsSNg8RPGWbzTzrMGB58#/view/books/9780135752715/epub/OPS/xhtml/fileP700101709200000000000000000D214.html#page_453
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Contextual factors in the classroom
Technology
Socioeconomic Status based on: (Slavin, R. E. (2021)
1. "Technology creates pathways for differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of students as individual learners within a broader classroom climate." (Drexel University). 2. Technology is adapatable to each students needs. They are able to search and personalize their assignments to their diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Ex: A students family only speaks spanish. The student only learns english at school and is falling behind. This affects the their readines to learn.
Socioeconomic statuses
Diverse social needs of students
Diverse linguistic needs
Creating an inclusive classroom and lessons
1. Understandng the background and home life of the students gives insight on the possible issues they may have in the classroom. *Ask what they need from you to be successful*
1. Use different learning styles when introducing new material. Provide examples verbally, visually, physically write it out, and do one all togther.
1. "Using culturally and linguistically responsive practices, we employ interactive and collaborative learning activities that draw from students’ references and previous experiences" (Blaha, 2022).
1. Create lessons that connects the new material to prior knowledge and thier cultural background. 2. Create an inclusive classroom by getting to know the students and celebrate their background. Teach that being unique is a good thing.
2. Make you classroom a community. Allow the students to connect with eachother. It creates a sense of belonging and togetherness.
2. To ensure that the sudents are receiving the proper information and that they are able to full understand. Providing one on one support or creating small groups for students to colaborate.
2. Ensure the students know they are capable of learning regardless of their statuses. Allow time for questions privately to reduce embaressment.
reference
Blaha, K. (2022, February 10). Foundations of culturally and linguistically responsive teaching. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/foundations-culturally-and-linguistically-responsive-teaching Drexel University. (n.d.). How to integrate technology in the classroom. School of Education. https://drexel.edu/soe/resources/student-teaching/advice/how-to-use-technology-in-the-classroom/ Slavin, R. E. (2021). Educational Psychology Theory and Practice. BibliU. https://bibliu.com/app/?bibliuMagicToken=6Xf2PZ3ggV2nBsSNg8RPGWbzTzrMGB58#/view/books/9780135752715/epub/OPS/xhtml/fileP700101709200000000000000000D214.html#page_453