The Beliefs and Related Practices of Effective Teacher Leaderswho Support Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners

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As California classrooms grow more and more diverse, there is a strong need for teachers to understand the cultural and language differences that may have an impact on students’ learning. A learner’s culture and language can be an asset to learning. It iscritical for teachers to utilize diversity to drive curriculum and pedagogy, instead of viewing differences as a deficit. Teacher leaders, more than formal administrators, can provide meaningful and relevant support to classroom teachers and may be able to positively influence teacher growth and change (Mansfeld & Volet, 2010).