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PART I. 5
THE DIVERSITY FRAMEWORK
The Diversity Framework (Appendix A) sets forth principles
of learning, teaching, and school environment that support establishing,
and nurturing, thoughtful and responsive schools in which each
individual is worthy and capable of learning and is an essential
part of the learning community.
The following Diversity Principles guide our beliefs:
- Principle of Expectation of Success
Schools establish the high expectation that each individual
achieves success by using the mind effectively, by assuming personal
responsibility for learning, and by contributing to the learning
community.
- Principle of Academic Integrity
Learning Experiences are characterized by fairness, with
equity and excellence for all learners, and are supported by challenging
curriculum, instruction and assessment.
- Principle of the Innate Value of Each Individual
All learning experiences contribute positively and deliberately
to the personal development of each individual, that is, their
intellectual growth, academic curiosity, independence, and self-esteem.
- Principle of Right to Participation
Schools and classrooms operate in ways that encourage all individuals
to become informed and participate fully in a democratic society.
- Principles of Teachers as Professionals
Teachers have the content and pedagogical knowledge and skills
to create sensitive, thoughtful, and responsive classrooms in
which every student can experience academic success, personal
growth, and full participation in the learning community.
Teachers demonstrate behaviors of understanding, and respect
and celebration of each individual with regard to gender, ethnicity,
race, disability, socioeconomic status, and culture.
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