True or False
CLRT is an educational approach that uses students diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, experiences and strengths as assets to enhance their learning experience.
TRUE
What are some ways that the school counselor can support multilingual students?
A. Building relationships
B. Collaborating with the team
C. Only partner ML students with other ML students
D. Both A and B
D. Both A and B
How can counselors develop their cultural competence?
Self-reflection and Ongoing learning
The main goal of CLRT is for students to build their academic skills, provide them with multiple ways to learn and demonstrate understanding and empower them to thrive only in school.
FALSE
The main goal of CLRT is for students to build their academic skills, provide them with multiple ways to learn and demonstrate understanding and empower them to thrive in both school AND IN THE COMMUNITY.
Why is self-reflection important when working with multilingual students?
So that the counselor is able to understand how their own cultural biases, backgrounds and beliefs may impact their interactions with students, families and coworkers.
What are some ways that counselors and educators can collaborate with families to create culturally affirming learning experiences?
Invite them into the school/classroom
Visit their homes
Seek their input
Create opportunities for engagement
Emphasize individuality
Ensure that their cultures, languages and identities are visible throughout the school