The name of my family's country of origin is India.
One way in which I will prepare myself to be culturally responsive towards this family would be to do research on the country first in order to understand and access information. Next, I would explore personal and family histories. This process can lead to interviews of family members like the parents and grandparents about their beliefs and experiences regarding different groups in society. A third preparation will be to focus on building skills that enhance communication such as listening and observational skills which is essential. The fourth preparation would consist of me building relationships by communicating with the family about what I am teaching and how they can be involved, I will help them to meet and get to know other people in the community, and I will use multiple avenues to include families in what is done in school. Finally, I would invite family and community members to speak to the class or share a special skill.
I hope that these preparations will benefit both the family and I by gaining each others trust and participation while learning to comprehend new information easily.
LaCasa,
ReplyDeleteI also think that getting the family involved is a great idea. And not only this new family but also all families so that no one feels left out. It's a great experience for students, too.
Amanda