2. Community Participation
3. Recognize Discriminatory Assessment Practices
4. Consciously create a diverse classroom
If you've read our Family Involvement page, you know that as a parent, you play an important role in your child's language development. But did you know that your cultural background may make you more or less likely to engage in dialogic reading and responsive parenting techniques?
Studies have shown that beliefs about reading, such as exposure to reading, attitudes toward reading, and expectations for child behavior vary across cultures. To see if you are less likely to have a responsive parenting style, ask yourself the following questions.
Does your culture:
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you likely have a less responsive parenting style. A responsive parenting style helps your child engage and interact with you, and allows them to practice and better develop their language skills. If this is not your natural tendency, it is worthwhile to practice dialogic reading and responsive scaffolding. Don't worry! Dialogic reading is something that you can improve upon with your child by practicing at home.