Purposeful Teaching Academy

The Teacher
LENS

Ten real classroom scenarios. Explore your assumptions — and discover the culturally responsive reframe. Designed for individual reflection or staff professional development.

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10 Scenarios

Across 5 cultural behavior categories

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15–20 min

Perfect for a staff PD or team meeting

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Full LENS

Every scenario unpacks all 4 steps

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Shareable

Send to your team — no app download

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Dr. Sheldon L. Eakins, PhD

Founder of Purposeful Teaching Academy. Author of Meaningful Classroom Management (ASCD, 2025). Host of the Leading Equity Podcast.

Your LENS Results

Here's how your initial reads compared to the culturally responsive reframe across all 10 scenarios.

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Immediate
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The Teacher LENS isn't about right or wrong — it's about pausing before reacting. Every behavior you encountered today has a cultural context behind it. That pause is where belonging begins.

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