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Diversity and Cultural Differences Social Class and Poverty

Diversity and Cultural Differences Social Class and Poverty. OSDE – SES Dr. Sabrina Salmon. Cross-Cultural vs. Diversity Training. • Underrepresented Groups • Well-Represented Groups • Perceptions.

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Diversity and Cultural Differences Social Class and Poverty

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  1. Diversity and Cultural Differences Social Class and Poverty OSDE – SES Dr. Sabrina Salmon

  2. Cross-Cultural vs. Diversity Training • Underrepresented Groups • Well-Represented Groups • Perceptions

  3. Cross-Cultural Characteristics • Culture • Values • Customs

  4. What is the definition of class? • social or economic position • income • education • prestige • power and control • culture • lifestyle • race, religion, ethnicity • self-image

  5. 4 Quadrants Activity • The United States is a classless and egalitarian country. •Strongly Agree • Agree • Disagree • Strongly Disagree

  6. People Like Us: Social Class in America

  7. Household Income • Which states have the highest household incomes? • Which states have the lowest household incomes? • How does Oklahoma rank in reference to the median income in the US? • What are some possible educational implications of various income levels?

  8. Communities • What are some social factors that are prevalent in all communities? • How might teachers engage parents or guardians and the community in educational activities? • What are some assumptions that you have about the students who will be in your classroom? • Enter your prospective school’s zip code in the following link: http://www.claritas.com/MyBestSegments/Default.jsp?ID=20&menuOption=ziplookup&pageName=ZIP%2BCode%2BLookup • How have your perceptions about class changed after watching “People Like Us” and completing the previous activities?

  9. Culture and Class Critique • Write a critique of culture and class in the US. How will your awareness of socioeconomic factors influence the following: • Instructional practices; • Relationships with students, parents, and staff members; and • Professional development goals.

  10. References • Payne, R. K. (2005). A framework for understanding poverty (4th ed.). Highlands, TX: RFT Publishing. • Payne, R.K, DeVol, P.E., Smith, T.E. (2006). Bridges out of poverty: Strategies for professionals. Highland, TX: Aha! Process, Inc. • Van Soest, D., and B. Garcia. (2008). Diversity education for social justice: Mastering teaching skills (2nd ed). Alexandria, VA: CSWE Press. • U.S. Census Bureau, (2011). Weighted Average Poverty Thresholds.

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