Grand Canyon Cultural Diversity in Education Reflective Essay Based on the article, “Mindful Reflection as a Process for Developing Culturally Responsive P

Grand Canyon Cultural Diversity in Education Reflective Essay Based on the article, “Mindful Reflection as a Process for Developing Culturally Responsive Practices,” prepare a 500-750-word reflective essay. Within your essay, address the following:

Describe personal frames of reference regarding cultural, linguistic, and gender differences;
Reflect upon how these differences influence your ability to create a learning environment that respectfully encompasses cultural and other individual differences; and
Describe specific ways to incorporate your student’s abilities, interests, and cultural and linguistic backgrounds into the learning environments.

Support your essay with 3-5 scholarly resources, including the Dray and Wisneski reading.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Readings:

1. Mindful Reflection as a Process for Developing Culturally Responsive Practices

Read pages 28-36 of “Mindful Reflection as a Process for Developing Culturally Responsive Practices,” by Dray and Wisneski, from Teaching Exceptional Children (2011).

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2. Educating All Students: Creating Culturally Responsive Teachers, Classrooms, and Schools

Read “Educating All Students: Creating Culturally Responsive Teachers, Classrooms, and Schools,” by Brown, from Intervention in School & Clinic(2007).

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