Multicultural Education

1. Multicultural Education Exie K. Palfrey EDUC 2201

2. What is Diversity/Multicultural Education? • What is diversity? • External Characteristic are not just related to race and ethnicity. • What is Culture? • The customary beliefs, social forms and material traits of racial, religious or social groups. • The melting pot has been replaced by the tossed salad.

3. Let’s Examine the Importance of Bilingual Education • Over 400 different native languages are represented in the American school system. • Familiarity ranges from some to none. • Language minority students lack access to academic opportunity. • “No Child Left Behind” must mean all children.

4. It is important to present the curriculum in a way that a child can connect the knowledge with their individual life. Integrate multiple learning styles into the classroom. Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Musical, Logical, Intra/Inter Personal, and Naturalistic Celebrate Differences and allow for opportunities to learn from each other. Integrate culture-centered teaching strategies. Do not stereotype. Develop your own self-fulfilling prophecy that each child is important and are expected to perform at their full potential. Effective Classroom Management toReduce the Effects of Racism

5. Celebrate the Differences Between Your Students • Re-examine your own biases. • Objectively identify each child’s needs, goals and learning styles. • Encourage parents or family members to share their culture with the class. • Bridge culture, importance of knowledge and relevance of education. • Grow and learn yourself. You are the greatest model to the children- Celebrate The Differences!