Read the following articles and answer the below questions.:

--How Leaders Can Improve Their Schools' Cultural Competence https://www.edutopia.org/article/improving-our-cultural-competence-chris-lehmann 

--Getting Started With Culturally Responsive Teaching https://www.edutopia.org/article/getting-started-culturally-responsive-teaching 

What is cultural competence?

What strategies could you implement to develop cultural responsiveness? Why is this an ongoing process?

Why is it important to understand the social, emotional, and cultural needs of your students when establishing classroom routines and procedures?

How do you determine the appropriate curriculum, materials, and assessments for EL students while accounting for their age, their proficiency level, and their heritage?

How can reflecting on your thoughts, values, and behaviors towards your own and other cultures improve your instruction?