Research how class differences appear within the classroom environment. According to Lee Warren of Harvard University, lower class students tend to lack confidence in the classroom based on a perceived unpreparedness. Additionally, they tend to have less of an educational background than middle class or upper class students. Middle class students tend to notice class less than upper or lower class students. Upper class students tend to be more prepared for the classroom environment, tend to have more confidence and tend to shy away from the privileges of their class (which could mean indulging in perceived "lower class" behaviors).
Choose classroom materials that present diverse backgrounds. If you must choose content that glorifies one socioeconomic background, choose a counterbalancing source which glorifies lower class backgrounds.
Create lessons that respect the concern of each social class. For example, those from poorer socioeconomic backgrounds might find it difficult to study at certain times. Therefore, in a government class, do not require students with children or jobs to watch a new program that only comes on once from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Include diverse guest lecturers, including people with wealthy, middle class and lower class socioeconomic backgrounds.
Engage the students in a discussion on viewpoint. Talk about the importance of evaluating beliefs given to you by your culture, such as "having money is good."
Speak up if students make a disparaging remark about another student's appearance or possessions, even if the comment was made in a joking manner.
Talk to your students about their personal situations. Relate these situations to the teachings in the classroom.