EDU617 Week 4 Discussion (dq1+dq2)

EDU617 Week 4 Discussion (dq1+dq2)

Dq1

Students of Diverse Backgrounds. The Moore-Thomas, Day-Vines article explores cultural competence as it relates to effective collaboration and interactions as well as an understanding of the political structures and socio-cultural realities of African American students, families, and their communities. 

Describe the specific models, strategies, and recommendations for educators to work effectively with students with diverse social differences (i.e. economic, ethnic, cultural, family, geographic region, ect). What steps can you take to be a culturally competent educator as you plan on working with specific groups, school, family and community members? 

Guided Response: When you respond to your peers try to reflect on your own experiences and think of approaches that worked and determine if the approaches suggested by your peers would have or would now be effective for you. If the approaches suggested by your peers would not be effective, make recommendations on how the approach could be modified. Or, if the approach would have been effective explain to your peers why. 

Dq2

Parent Support. Some parents may not know how to support their children in school. These parents as children may have had an unsuccessful school experience where they felt frustrated and even ashamed of their personal educational outcomes. Understanding that these parents may not have the knowledge on how to navigate the educational system to the advantage of their children, identify what does Hjalmarston suggest? Do you agree with Hjalmarson’s characterization of the problem and her categorization of parents?

Guided Response: Analyze the specific strategies Hjalmarson suggests for Tier 2 and Tier 3 parents and if you think they would to be effective in schools you have attended or at the school in which you work. Review your peers’ posts. Do you agree with their opinion? Explain how their opinions might change your own. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.