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Responding to Prejudice in The Classroom
1. Establish guidelines for classroom behavior with students at the beginning of the school year about respect. When conflicts arises, expectations will be clear.
2. Respond to insensitivity when it occurs, by creating an environment in which all children are treated with respect.
3. Understand that children are keenly aware of differences and must learn to accept them. Do not diminish authentic differences as a means of avoiding conflict.
4. Recognize that an educator's behavior sets an example for her/his students.
5. Remember that behavioral change is slow. Children are exposed to a range of influences outside the classroom which educators can either reinforce or challenge.
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