Synopses & Reviews
The bestselling authors of the Cultural Proficiency books blend the tools of cultural proficiency with the cognitive coaching states of mind for a new framework to help school leaders support the goal of higher achievement for all students. This book explains how readers become culturally conscious of self and others, rather than focusing on the specific cultural characteristics of groups. The authors guide coaches to look deeply at their own beliefs on race, class, culture, and gender, as well as guiding others to do so.
The Cultural Proficiency framework moves educators from cultural awareness and understanding to a way of interacting with students, educators, parents, and the community in a way that honors other people's cultures as well as one's own. Culturally proficient educators realize the dominant force of culture in people's lives, acknowledge that diversity within cultures is important, and respect the unique cultural needs that members of dominated groups may have. They are aware of their entitlement and their need to adapt.
This hands-on, interactive resource includes:
- Reflective questions
- Coaching prompts, probes, and guidelines
- Action planning worksheets
- Coaching maps
- Coaching conversation vignettes
- A case example representing a composite of the schools, districts, and communities the authors have worked with over the past 10 years
This resource is designed for formally trained coaches seeking to sharpen their skills and knowledge. Coaches, teachers, counselors, administrators, and staff developers who are incorporating diversity and equity into their work will find this to be aninvaluable guide.
Synopsis
Get the solution to the equity equation: cultural insight plus coaching
To arm educators with the tools necessary to close the achievement gap,
Synopsis
Get the solution to the equity equation: cultural insight plus coaching
To arm educators with the tools necessary to close the achievement gap, this straightforward guide blends the Five Essential Elements of Cultural Proficiency with the Five States of Mind of Cognitive Coaching
SM. It offers a practical strategy for being mindfully attuned to--and leveraging--cultural diversity to optimize student learning. Boosting educators' cultural confidence and consciousness while honing their coaching skills, this interactive resource features:
- Action-planning worksheets
- Reflective questions
- Coaching maps and conversation vignettes
- Real-life examples through a composite case story
Synopsis
Close the achievement gap by boosting cultural consciousness and coaching skills with this straightforward blend of cultural proficiency and Cognitive CoachingSM.