Culture, Class and Belonging – Teaching the Diverse Irish Classroom

Irish classrooms are becoming increasingly diverse, but diversity extends beyond nationality and ethnicity. Culture, socioeconomic background, language and previous educational experience can all shape how students and families understand school.
Drawing on more than 25 years of teaching and leadership in international education in Japan, Dr James M. Hatch will explore how cultural expectations, cultural capital and the often-unspoken "rules" of schooling can influence participation, achievement and belonging.
The webinar will combine accessible theory with practical classroom and school-based examples, including approaches to curriculum representation, student belonging, teacher expectations and communication with families from different educational cultures.

Facilitator Bio:

Dr James M. Hatch, teaching and leading in international schools in Japan for more than 25 years, working with students, families and colleagues from a wide range of cultural, linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds.