SDL: Creating Opportunities for Open Dialogue and Collaboration in Diverse Classrooms.

Recognize importance of acknowledging students cultural backgrounds into the curriculum.

Practicing positive communication between students and parents.

Take time to learn about our students individually.

The classroom environment should be culturally inviting.

Enriches student learning and allows them to be more engaged.

Gain self-regulation skills.

Students learn more about their own mind and behaviours as well as others around them.

learn brain strategies to help drive and support learning.

Allows students to also learn mindfulness techniques to make learning less stressful.

Develops Collaborative Skills.

Creates innovative/New ways of learning.

Feel more included by peers.

Feel respected for their different abilities, cultures, gender, and interests.

Have positive expectations from others.