Definition of Diversity
The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect.
It means understanding that each individual is unique,
and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along
the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs,
political beliefs, or other ideologies. It is the exploration
of these differences in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment.
It is about understanding each other and moving beyond
simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating the
rich dimensions of diversity contained within each individual.
Objective:
Articulate strategies for teaching culturally diverse students.
Creatively identify and approach challenges and differences between the cultures.
Identify and improve policies and procedures within the school system to accommodate all students as it pertains to achieving academic success.
Task for ELAWLRL3The class brainstorms significant historical events in America. Students divide into small groups, and each group chooses one historical event.
a. As a group students research the historical event, familiarizing themselves with the social, political, and economic contexts.
b. Each individual in the group researches a cultural response to the event, finding two texts from different genres.
c. The group members compare and contrast the various cultural responses and prepare a multimedia presentation for the class.
d. Following all of the presentations, the class discusses universal themes across cultures and events.
GOAL:
My goal is to provide sound, quality education to all students, and to incite students to aspire to a level of achievement not yet written in history books because publishers are awaiting the unsung bibliographies currently are in the making; students’ contribution to the world.
