Jadan,an African American third grader,is an active and assertive student who is quick to shout out comments without raising his hand.He is frequently disciplined because of his "impulsive" behaviors.If Jadan's teacher wants to use a culturally responsive approach to classroom management,what is the first step to understanding Jadan's behavior?

A) wonder if the school's emphasis on quiet turn taking is different from the behavioral expectations that exist in his home
B) recognize that he needs harsher punishments in order to follow class rules
C) realize that he does not have a role model at home to model appropriate social behaviors
D) strive to be more fair and impartial by ignoring students' cultural characteristics or differences and dealing only with his inappropriate behavior

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  A culturally responsive approach involves understanding and respecting the cultural backgrounds of students. The first step is to consider if Jadan's behavior might be influenced by cultural norms or expectations from his home environment, which might differ from those in the classroom.

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