Building Trust
Step 1: Read the introduction below about building trust.
Building Trust with Grace...Starts with Listening!
In "Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain," Zaretta Hammond emphasizes the importance of building trust with grace in a culturally responsive classroom. Trust is earned over time through genuine care and consistent actions. Culturally responsive teachers recognize and respect students' cultural backgrounds, creating a safe and inclusive environment. They show empathy, listen attentively, and provide support. Transparent communication, vulnerability, and ongoing self-reflection are key. When teachers build trust with grace, students feel valued, safe, and motivated to succeed academically and socially.
Step 2: Read the article about the Pedagogy of Listening.
Click the link below to read a brief article about the Pedagogy of Listening.
Key takeaways below!
Give one's full attention to the speaker and to what is being said.
Understand the feeling behind the words and be sensitive to the emotions being expressed.
Suspend judgement and listen with compassion.
Honor the speaker's cultural way of communication.
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