Socially Equitable

Teaching Practices
Colin Abendroth
University of Kansas
 HELLO!
Colin Abendroth
2nd Grade Teacher
@MrAbendroth
cjabendroth@pulaskischools.org

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Classroom
Diversity
In the 2014-2015 school year, for
the first time in the history of
the United States, white
students were not the majority.

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Diversity in the United States (Race/Ethnic Enrollment)

Fall 2004 Fall 2014 Fall 2026*

58% of students in 49.8% of students in 45% of students in
prekindergarten prekindergarten prekindergarten
through twelfth grade through twelfth grade through twelfth grade
were white. were white. will be white.
*Projection

Since 2004, the fastest growing race/ethnic group is Hispanic. In 2004, 19% of students
were Hispanic. By the year 2026, it is predicted that 29% of students will be Hispanic.

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Diversity in the United States (Students with Disabilities Enrollment)

1990-1991 2000-2001 2013-2014

4,710,000 students 6,296,000 students 6,464,000 students
received special received special received special
services in the United services in the United services in the United
States (11.3% of States (13.3% of States (12.9% of
students). students). students).

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 “
Fairness does not mean everyone
gets the same. Fairness means
everyone gets what they need.
-Rick Riordan

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Establishing Equity in the Classroom

Across the United States, schools are continuing to become

more diverse. In order to ensure a quality education for every
student, equity in the classroom needs to be established.
 Greet Students At the Door

▪ Learning students’ names shows

respect for the student as an
individual and their culture.
▪ African-American students in Seattle
Public Schools who achieved at a
high-level were found to have
positive, respectful relationships
with their teachers.

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Create a Student-Centered Environment

▪ Flexible seating gives

students the freedom to
learn how they would like.
▪ Seating should be arranged
to foster whole-group and
small-group discussions.

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Classroom Visuals and Celebrations

▪ Posters, bulletin boards,

and other visuals should
reflect all racial, ethnic,
and cultural backgrounds.
▪ Schools and classrooms
also need to be cognisant
of holiday celebrations.

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Positive Body Language, Gestures, and Expressions

▪ A teacher’s behavior, and how a

teacher treats certain students, is
noticed by all students.
▪ Students need to feel valued and
appreciated. A teacher’s body
language, gestures, and expressions
toward students greatly affect how
comfortable they feel in the classroom
and the relationship with the teacher.

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Additional Ways to Build Equity in the Classroom

Wait Time Eye Contact Multiple Perspectives

By using wait time, teachers show Teachers need to understand that Utilizing multiple perspectives
a respect for all students at not all cultures keep eye contact allows a greater learning
varying levels. while listening. opportunity for the entire
classroom.

Differentiate Feedback Different Approaches

Students at high and low levels Provide quick, thorough feedback Use a variety of different
need activities tailored to their to allow for students to modify or approaches and strategies to
own individual needs. enhance their work. teach the curriculum and meet the
needs of all students.

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 THANKS!
ANY QUESTIONS?
You can find me at:
▪ cjabendroth@pulaskischools.org

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CREDITS

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Sources
● https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/07/classroom-demographics-2025_n_7175760.html
● https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d2/4e/27/d24e27cfdb401bf309b161b7c24ec1df.jpg
● https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=64
● http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/development/resources/ecp/ECP%20-
%2008-13-10.pdf
● https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator_cge.asp
● https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/02/03/nc-teacher-has-personalized-
handshake-every-one-his-students/97461664/

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