Assignment: Reflective Essay

Based on the article, "Mindful Reflection as a Process for Developing Culturally Responsive Practices," prepare a 500-750-word reflective essay. Within your essay, address the following:

· Describe personal frames of reference regarding cultural, linguistic, and gender differences;

· Reflect upon how these differences influence your ability to create a learning environment that respectfully encompasses cultural and other individual differences; and

· Describe specific ways to incorporate your student's abilities, interests, and cultural and linguistic backgrounds into the learning environments.

Support your essay with 3-5 scholarly resources, including the Dray and Wisneski reading.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

DQ 1 word count 200-250

Explain how a teacher's personal beliefs and values affect the classroom climate, management of student groups, and addressing problem behavior.

DQ 2-word count 200 - 250

How can guidelines and rules in a classroom provide positive behavior supports instead of punishment while teaching students to interact in socially responsible ways?