Navigating Non-Dominant Cultural Behaviors in the Classroom

Back in September, I had an amazing opportunity to sit down with Dr. Sheldon Eakins, founder of the Leading Equity Center and the podcast Leading Equity. In this episode, I share how to identify non-dominant cultural behaviors students in our schools engage in that are often misinterpreted by teachers as problem behaviors. We discuss strategies on how to view students’ cultural behaviors as assets and culturally responsive behavior interventions. Listen to the Full Podcast: https://www.leadingequitycenter.com/315

Show Highlights

• Cultural differences and classroom behavior
• Nondominant cultural behaviors that may be seen as problematic
• Creating inclusive classroom environments
• The need for empathy and understanding when addressing behavior
• Defining culture beyond surface-level observations
• Assuming positive intentions and building relationships