Before I can start setting up my classroom, I must FIRST take some time and understand my own Socio-Cultural Consciousness. 

(Krasnoff) (Purdie-Vaughns Video)

I must be prepared with a thorough understanding of the specific cultures of the students I will be teaching, how that culture affects my student learning behaviors, and how, I as a teacher, can change the classroom interactions and instruction to embrace the differences. (Krasnoff)

What funds of knowledge are my students coming in with? How can I draw on these funds of knowledge and help them make connections to what they are learning? (Vacca, R., Vacca, J. & Mraz, M)

Before I begin I must also  build trust between myself and my student's families and community. 

(Building Trust with Families Video) 

How can I physically design a classroom that is Culturally Responsive? 

- Label objects in different languages

- Arrange seating so they can work collaboratively.

-Include lots of visuals

-Bilingual dictionaries 

-Diverse library 

- Interactive Word Wall

(Vacca, R., Vacca, J. & Mraz, M)

How will I address the different languages and dialects used in my classroom to help my students use what they know, to help them grow? 

-Code Switching 

-Advocating for Bilingual classroom where students are able to use their native language to support their learning

(Vacca, R., Vacca, J. & Mraz, M)