Module 2: Understanding Context and Building Community Partnerships

Understanding Others

To conduct culturally and linguistically responsive interviews with school families who do not share the same cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the interviewer it's important to take time to understand and examine the current and historical experiences of students, families, and community members.  Before attempting to learn from and with families, interviewers need to be able to:

• Acknowledging historical inequity for some groups and one’s place (as a beneficiary)
• Considering a situation from the perspective of those who have been excluded
• Understanding that inequity in schools is a microcosm of inequities in society
• Understanding how student identity (i.e., cultural, SES, ability, etc.) can influence learning and success
• Perceiving culture as an asset and strength
• Using inclusive practices to respectfully engage key stakeholders across differences

Take a moment to review the CDE Equity Tookit's Understanding Others Section before continuing on in this module.

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Module 2 Quiz

To receive a certificate for 1.0 CDE training hour please complete the Module 2 Quiz after reviewing all components of Module 2.