Cultural Diversity
Cultural diversity refers to the differences among individuals based on their personal experiences and attributes.
A person's culture may include their race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, nationality, language, religion, political affiliation, and socioeconomic background. Additionally, cultural norms may be influenced by these differences, such as peer and social group interactions and family or community values.
Often, cultural and linguistic diversities are mentioned together (CLD). While cultural diversity may often include linguistic diversity, the two terms are not interchangeable.
Special educators must be culturally responsive to all students, especially those students with disabilities whose culture may influence their educational decisions and outcomes.
This article focuses on implementing the Science of Math through a culturally responsive framework designed to support culturally and linguistically diverse students in math classrooms. We consider...
Journal Name:
TEACHING Exceptional Children
Publish date:
11/01/2023
Using Multimedia to Create Explicit and Culturally Responsive Content Area Vocabulary Lessons
Topics presented in content area courses at the secondary level are often comprised of specialized and/or multiple-meaning vocabulary terms that can challenge students’ understanding. Additionally...
Journal Name:
TEACHING Exceptional Children
Publish date:
08/26/2021
Beyond the Dotted Line: Empowering Parents From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families to Participate
Parent participation in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process is a critical factor in improving the effectiveness of children’s special education programs and services. However, many...
Journal Name:
TEACHING Exceptional Children
Publish date:
07/11/2022
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Teaching Intersectional Self Determination Skills with a Focus on Disability, Social Identity, and Culture
For education to be a means of social transformation that is equitable for all, including students with disabilities, it is important for educators to understand and infuse student’s multiple social...
Journal Name:
TEACHING Exceptional Children
Publish date:
03/10/2023
Leading With an Equity Lens: Addressing the Intersection of Racism and Ableism in Public Schools
The Council for Exceptional Children studied the profession of special education and found that a substantial number of special educators rated their confidence as lower in culturally responsive...
Journal Name:
TEACHING Exceptional Children
Publish date:
06/22/2023
Guidance for the Antiracist Educator: Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies for Disability and Diversity
Racism in the United States has risen to the forefront of public awareness through the national outrage, grief, and terrible injustice and bias that continues to dictate the fates of individuals in...
Journal Name:
TEACHING Exceptional Children
Publish date:
01/06/2022
Castaways on Gilligan’s Island: Minoritized Special Education Teachers of Color Advocating for Equity
Teachers of color in special education often report feeling isolated in their work environments, affecting their sense of belonging and decision to stay in their positions. Although these teachers...
Journal Name:
TEACHING Exceptional Children
Publish date:
12/10/2020
Guiding Questions for a Culturally Responsive Framework During Preemployment Transition Services
The purpose of this article is to create guiding questions within a culturally responsive framework for Pre-Employment Transition Service (Pre-ETS) that holds service providers accountable to...
Journal Name:
TEACHING Exceptional Children
Publish date:
01/18/2021
Strategies for Helping Parents of Young Children Address Challenging Behaviors in the Home
Including parents in the process of Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) improves both child and family outcomes. This article provides background information on understanding challenging behaviors in...
Journal Name:
TEACHING Exceptional Children
Publish date:
03/06/2016
Making Visible the Invisible: Multistudy Investigation of Disproportionate Special Education Identification of U.S. Asian American and Pacific Islander Students
Although disproportionality has been a focus of special education research for more than 50 years, relatively few researchers have addressed potential inequitable or inappropriate treatment of Asian...
Journal Name:
Exceptional Children
Publish date:
03/04/2020