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KWL Chart on Diversity and Multiculturalism
Consider the topics of diversity and multiculturalism. Focus specifically on these two course competencies:
· Create inclusive learning environments that demonstrate respect and value of diverse backgrounds.
· Incorporate multicultural perspectives into curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Complete the first two columns below. In the first column, describe what you already know about these topics. In the middle column, list things that you want to know about these topics. In your last assessment, you will revisit this chart to fill in the final column – what you learned.
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What I Want to Learn |
What I Learned |
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-Diversity is the differences between people (race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, background, socioeconomic status, etc.). -Multiculturalism is the adapting too, relating too or reflecting upon a diverse society. It focuses on the inclusiveness, understanding and respect of the diversity. -There is a high percentage of diversity and multiculturalism in public schools in New York. -A learning environment that demonstrates respect and value of diverse backgrounds can be shown through decoration. The pictures, drawings and other decorations in a classroom should represent and support multiculturalism. -The teacher has to be aware of seating arrangements to make sure that no student feels segregated or left out. -Children of diverse backgrounds do not have the same accessibility to technology or class tools that may be needed. -A class can have a diverse group of learners. Some students can be visual learners whereas others in the room can be kinesthetic learners. · Visual learner- learners associate information with images. (must be able to see what they are expected to know) · Kinesthetic learner- learners associate information with physical activity. (must be able to physically manipulate or touch material) -Including multiculturalism into a curriculum can help students understand and relate to the importance of diversity.
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-How do you avoid segregation in the classroom when it exists within the environment that surrounds the children? -How do you instruct the districts required curriculum to a diverse group of children who may not be on the same intellectual level? -How do you assess a class equally when they are so diverse within their socioeconomic status? -How do you teach a diverse group of learners without excluding anyone? (ex: visual vs. kinesthetic learners) -How does the stereotypical “power and privilege” of the children’s backgrounds take part in there learning? |
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