Context: the fifth component of CRCM (Culturally Responsive
Classroom Management) is “Building Caring Classrooms”
To describe that, Catherine Savage (2010) says, “There are
four attributes of classrooms that scaffold high achievement for culturally and
linguistically diverse students:
‘The first is a strong, caring, respectful relationship between students
and the teacher. The second is a caring, respectful relationship among peers,
creating a culture in which everyone feels safe enough to take risks. The third
aspect is a task-focused, calm environment that enables everyone to concentrate
and learn, and finally, the fourth aspect is high and clear expectations for
academic performance.’ (Ross, Bondy, Gallingane & Hambacher,
2008)”
I would just add that the teacher too, feels safe enough to take risks!
Savage, C. (2010). Culturally responsive classroom management in NZ. In V. Green & S. Cherrington (Eds), Delving into diversity: an international exploration of issues of diversity in education. New York: Nova.
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