The Massachusetts Educator Evaluation Rubric 3C2, Culturally Proficient Communication, leads educators to think about effective communication with all students and families emphasizing cultural proficiency. How do you develop your communication repertoire so that you are sensitive to and appreciative of diverse languages, cultures and values. The National Center for Cultural Competence is a good resource in this regard. All educators need to continually boost their skill in this area with the latest information relative to the students and families they serve. When we serve families well, we serve students well.
Guided Reflection
As you reflect on element 3C2, read the standard, indicator, element, criteria, key points, and questions below. Use the grid to reflect upon, and to make notes related to this element's implications for your own practice. Consult my example via the link at the bottom of the page if interested.
Standard III: Family and Community Engagement. The teacher promotes the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations.
Indicator III-C. Communication: Engages in regular, two-way, and culturally proficient communication with families about student learning and performance.
Element III-C-2: Culturally Proficient Communication
Criteria (exemplary)
Always communicates respectfully with families and demonstrates understanding, sensitivity and appreciation of different families’ home language, culture, and values.
Key Points/Questions:
Communicates respectfully. What criteria for respectful communication do you demonstrate and promote?
Understanding, sensitivity, and appreciation of different families’ home language, culture, and values. How do you gain and demonstrate understanding about specific students’ and families’ home language, culture, and values?
Model. What does your communication style look like to others?
Element: 3C2: Culturally Proficient Communication
My Self Analysis and Action Steps related to this element.
Reflections' Links
Reflection #1 Subject Matter Knowledge
Reflection #2 Child and Adolescent Behavior
Reflection #3 Rigorous Standards-Based Unit Design
Reflection #4 Well Structured Lessons
Reflection #5 Variety of Assessment Methods
Reflection #6 Adjustment to Practice
Reflection #7 Analysis and Conclusions
Reflection #8: Sharing Conclusions with Colleagues
Reflection #9 Sharing Conclusions with Students