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Mindful Reflection Protocol

Mindful Reflection Protocol Below, through a culturally responsive lens, I share how some of my assumptions clouded my perceptions and actions as a teacher. When we have trouble interacting and reaching students, it’s often easy to chalk it up to factors beyond our control without truly understanding and diagnosing the reasons and our role. While I use the protocol to highlight an experience from my teaching, I recognize that I must strive to better understand the deeper meaning of student behaviors. This can only be done through reflection and communication. I appreciated that this protocol can be used to support not only culturally marginalized groups, students with disabilities, and truly any student we’re not reaching. It can help us ensure that all students are well supported and successful. Explain the Attributions That You Have About the Student I taught D’andre in both Individual Reading and World History I. D’andre was often withdrawn and non-participa...