Top 10 Strategies and Behaviors

for Teachers to Ensure Equity in the Classroom

1. Exemplify the Golden Rule
Treat others the way you want to be treated

2.Be Aware
Analyze your own attitudes and behaviors for bias

3.Let Everyone's Voice Be Heard

Give students the opportunity to speak and listen appropriately

4.Be Consistent
Fairly enforce discipline according to an unbiased behavioral/management
plan

5.Understand Differences
Realize that different cultures have different acceptable behaviors and
norms

6.Impart Value on All Cultures

Validate students different cultures

7. Teach Well
Use good instructional strategies

8.Explain
Never assume students know what you are talking about regarding
vocabulary, literary devices, topics from your culture, etc.

9.Incorporate All Cultures

Use multicultural visuals, examples, materials, etc.

10. Analyze Assessments

Use student grades to help determine achievement gaps