Culturally Responsive Practices
What does it mean to use Culturally-Responsive Practices?
What does it mean to use Culturally-Responsive Practices?
Rush and Shelden (2011) describe these practices when working with families:
Rush and Shelden (2011) describe these practices when working with families:
Practice self-reflection about values, beliefs, assumptions
Practice self-reflection about values, beliefs, assumptions
Consider context for family’s lifestyle, opinions, and choices
Consider context for family’s lifestyle, opinions, and choices
Become comfortable with discomfort
Become comfortable with discomfort
Consider communication style and expectations
Consider communication style and expectations
Culture-in-context infographics from fipp
Culture-in-context infographics from fipp
Early Intervention Practices with Families from Diverse Cultures
Early Intervention Practices with Families from Diverse Cultures
In the video below, PACER Center's multicultural advocates share approaches to work with families from diverse cultures within the special education system. As you watch the video you may want to reflect:
Why is this important to our work as early interventionists?
What might influence you in your home visits?
How can you use these strategies to build positive, trusting relationships with all families?
In what ways can using culturally responsive practices increase families' confidence in parenting their children with special needs?
Thank you to PACER Center for sharing this resources. Link to watch video: https://youtu.be/l3_2c0Rvu28
Guidelines for Collaborating with Interpreters.pdfWorking Effectively with Families from Diverse Cultures.pdf