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Chapter 9: Geography. Multicultural Education in a Pluralistic Society, 9th Edition. Donna M. Gollnick and Philip C. Chinn. any public performance or display, including transmission of any image over a network;
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Chapter 9: Geography Multicultural Education in a Pluralistic Society, 9th Edition Donna M. Gollnick and Philip C. Chinn • any public performance or display, including transmission of any image over a network; • preparation of any derivative work, including the extraction, in whole or in part, of any images; • any rental, lease, or lending of the program.
Our Place in the World Placing the United States within the world provides a context for understanding where we and others live. People are concentrated in certain areas since few choose to live in the earth’s cold or dry areas. Three of every four people currently live in the Northern Hemisphere.
Regional Diversity in the United States To meet the needs of students, educators have to be aware of the influences of geography and space on the culture of the people who live in the area. 6 main regions: South Appalachia New England and Mid-Atlantic Great Plains and the Midwest Southwest West (Coastal and Interior)
Regional Differences in Education Significant differences can be found across regional areas in relation to education. Individuals exploring teaching opportunities will find that the average salaries in some states are considerably higher or lower than in others. Educational attainment varies across regions.
Regional Religious Differences Religious differences are one of the most important of the regional differences in the United States. The daily behaviors and values of an individual may have a direct correlationto the individual’s religious beliefs. There are significant geographical differences in the religiosity of the American people.
Regional Health and Well-Being Health issues are closely associated with regional diets. Socioeconomic status and planned physical activity are factors that may also influence regional health issues.
Regional Political Differences The South, Midwest, and Southwest, and Mountain West states are primarily Republican. The states in the northeastern and far western United States are generally “blue” states. The Great Lakes states are often “battleground” or “swing” states.
Rural, Urban, and Suburban Areas Seventy-nine percent of the U.S. population lives in towns, cities, and metropolitan areas with 2,500 people or more. Many teacher candidates indicate that they want to teach in or near the area in which they grew up.
Migration Migration: moving from one place to another Immigration: moving into a country with the intention of permanently settling there Factors influencing migration and immigration: Political persecution Religious freedom Economics Racial and ethnic oppression
Migration Worldwide In much of the world, migration refers to people crossing borders temporarily. Migration typically involves movement from rural to urban areas. Many urban areas do not have the resources to provide services to growing numbers of migrants.
Migration in the United States Early U.S. history involved migration West, including many Native American tribes. In the 20th century, large numbers of African Americans moved from the South to northern and western industrial areas to fill jobs that were then open to them. Migration within the United States takes place continuously.
Incorporating Students’ Cultural and Geographical Differences into Classrooms Educators may have to become acquainted with other cultures to serve the new students effectively. Meeting with parents and listening to the students’ own narratives of their lived experiences will help in providing a context for effective teaching and learning.
