DQ 1
All too often, school administrators and teachers focus on cultural activities related to food, clothing, and language, and uphold a surface-level view of culture. This is like focusing on the visible part of an iceberg. What are some ways a deeper connection to culture can be addressed within schools?
DQ 2
During your time as a teacher, you will encounter students, families, and colleagues, with backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, abilities, talents, and interests that are different from your own. Knowing the susceptibility to bias, what can a teacher do to improve relationships, interactions, and views of others when differences present a challenge to impartiality and fairness?
Review COE’s Professional Dispositions of Learners and share which dispositions you might seek to grow in to develop professionally in this area: https://students.gcu.edu/sites/students/files/2018-12/15GCU0264-COEProDisposition-120115_v1.pdf
