ERIC Number: EJ1034778
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 35
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 57
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ISSN: EISSN-1554-2998
My Name Is Not Michael: Strategies for Promoting Cultural Responsiveness in Schools
Schulz, Lisa L.; Hurt, Kara; Lindo, Natalya
Journal of School Counseling, v12 n2 2014
With the changing cultural demographics in U.S. classrooms, school counselors must develop innovative approaches to promote culturally responsive school climates and organizational change. A vision is offered of systemic cultural responsiveness and culturally relevant teaching practices that nurture and engage all learners. The role of the school counselor in realizing such transformation is described. In this vision, the tenets of advocacy, consultation, collaboration, systemic change, and leadership identified in the ASCA National Model are recognized as the means by which the school counselor can indirectly promote student achievement. This article offers examples of intervention strategies designed to impact the school system, the teaching and learning process, and foster cultural responsiveness. Recommendations for advancing the role of the school counselor are shared.
Descriptors: School Counseling, School Counselors, Cultural Awareness, Educational Environment, Counselor Role, Organizational Change, Academic Achievement, Advocacy, Consultation Programs, Cooperation, Leadership, Student Diversity, Culturally Relevant Education, Teacher Attitudes, Counselor Attitudes, Expectation, Learner Controlled Instruction, Curriculum Development, Teachers, Facilitators (Individuals), Faculty Development, Small Group Instruction, Individual Development, Interprofessional Relationship, Elementary School Students, High School Students, Secondary School Teachers, Elementary School Teachers
Journal of School Counseling. Montana State University, College of Education, Health and Human Development, P.O. Box 172940, Bozeman, MT 59717. Tel: 406-994-4133; Fax: 406-994-1854; e-mail: ehhddean@montana.edu; Web site: http://jsc.montana.edu
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; High Schools; Secondary Education; Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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