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What is Culturally Affirming

Chapter 1
Developing, Delivering, and Sustaining School Counseling Practices Through a Culturally Affirming Lens
Treating others’ culture and experiences with respect and high regard.
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Transformative School Counseling
Eva M. Gibson (Austin Peay State University, USA), Mariama Cook Sandifer (Columbus State University, USA), Thurman E. Webb (Tennessee State University, USA), and Ernest Cox (EC Counseling and Wellness, USA)
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 18
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9514-5.ch001
Abstract
This chapter discusses identity development in connection with transformative school counseling. The authors provide a historical overview of the counseling profession as it relates to professional identity development. The authors also provide a review of related issues and highlight the importance of culturally affirming practices in creating and maintaining educational atmospheres that nurture learning, living, and personal growth. This chapter concludes by providing best practice recommendations and opportunities for future research.
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Chapter 10
The Critical Language Reflection Tool: Promoting Critical Reflection and Critical Consciousness in TESOL Educators
Centers racial consciousness, supports the development of positive self-concept, and affirms the lived experiences of marginalized racial and ethnic groups ( Allen et al., 2013 ).
Published in Chapter: The Critical Language Reflection Tool: Promoting Critical Reflection and Critical Consciousness in TESOL Educators; From: TESOL Guide for Critical Praxis in Teaching, Inquiry, and Advocacy
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Culturally Responsive Leadership Practices That Preserve the HBCU Experience
Individuals backgrounds, experiences, and culture are respected, and positive self-concept is stimulated through the inclusion of historical and modern contributions of the individuals’ racial group ( Allen et al., 2013 ).
Published in Chapter: Culturally Responsive Leadership Practices That Preserve the HBCU Experience; From: Culturally Responsive Leadership for Social Justice and Academic Equity for All
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