Student Diversity Flashcards
Diverse groups of people contribute their traditions and experiences to a society
Cultural Pluralism
All students regardless of ethnicity, should experience equal opportunities in school
Multicultural Education
An attempt is made to reform invasive and oppressive practices and create equity.
Multicultural Education
A continual process of designing and implementing the modifications required.
Multicultural Education
Leaders in multicultural research
Banks and Banks
Diversity does occur within ethnic groups
Goals
Practice of dominant culture should not be used as models to which the students will be encouraged to aspire.
Goals
Sensitizing teachers, accomplish this goal
multiple perspectives regarding information are explored which creates culturally literate students.
Sensitizing teachers, accomplish this goal
Students are more tolerant when they understand the connection between culture and beliefs.
Sensitizing teachers, accomplish this goal
Create environment of acceptance, students gain confidence to pursue opportunities previously though unattainable.
Validate the importance of diversity
Create culturally diverse cooperative learning groups to encourage understanding and multiple perspectives.
Validate the importance of diversity
incorporate the perspectives and achievements of culturally diverse individuals in the curriculum.
Validate the importance of diversity
motivate culturally diverse students by drawing upon their unique experiences.
Validate the importance of diversity
Become familiar with the various cultures represented in your classroom to increase your understanding and appreciation for their diversity.
Validate the importance of diversity
Encourage families or guardians to become involved in the education of their children by attending school functions and participating in classroom activities.
