Discussion Question
Culturally Responsive Classroom Management. Please respond to the following:
• Recommend two methods teachers can use for establishing effective classroom management and communicating the plan to students. Explain why the communication plan is a necessary part of the plan.
• Watch the video "Handshake Q&A" and evaluate the effectiveness of the approach for establishing an effective classroom climate. Recommend and describe an example of another effective approach you have used or witnessed. (If you locate one on the Internet, cite the Website so others may view it.)
Nvolving Parents/Guardians. Please respond to the following:
• Recommend one or two effective methods you or other teachers use for communicating with and getting parents/guardians involved in classroom management. Discuss how to communicate effectively with parents/guardians of culturally diverse students, especially those for whom English is a second language.
• Describe one best practice you or other teachers use during parent-teacher conferences when communicating with a parent/guardian who blames the teacher and the school for his/her student's poor behavior and/or academic performance.