Know each students’ name and the correct pronunciation (FIRST AND LAST)
Do not give students nicknames unless he/she/they prefer it
ASK students how to say their name (and reassure the order)
Recognize and educate yourself on specific accessibility/accommodations and/or disabilities/exceptionalities present in the classroom
Adapt to ensure inclusion
Language(s) spoken at home?
Educational experiences?
Reading and writing in primary language?
WIDA Level?
Do not make assumptions about gender, religion, ethnicity, country of birth, etc.
Refrain from generalizing students based on implicit bias
Ask students to share background information/fun facts about themselves
Get to know students’ backgrounds (homelife, primary language(s), cultural practices)
Adapt classroom environment to highlight cultural differences
Include cultural holidays/events
Make students feel comfortable and proud of their heritage
Understand students’ goals
Take initiative to learn about prominent cultural behaviors, holidays, and familial relationships
Do not expect all students’ behavior to align with dominant-culture norms
Create plenty of Get-to-Know-You activities that are accessible for every student, yet still build a positive classroom environment
Learn students interests