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TEACHING THE FACES OF MANY COLORS
Matt KohlerEDU 290
3/24/2010
HOW IMPORTANT IS IT FOR A SCHOOL TO BE DIVERSE?
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LOOKING AT THE NUMBERS
In 1984, approx. one in every four students were minority students.
By 2020, estimates predict that number to increase to nearly one in every two students.
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DIVERSITY INCREASING
As schools across America become more diverse, educators must be willing to respond with school reform efforts that will meet the needs of all students.
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A FEW QUESTIONS REGARDING THE EFFORTS, METHODS, AND WAYS IN WHICH DIVERSITY PROBLEMS CAN BE RESOLVED…..
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TEACHING EFFORTS
*Strong Approach *Commitment *Positive Attitude *TDSI *Multicultural Perspective
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TEACHING STYLES
Schools that are diverse strive for an equal education by using two practices:
1) Heterogeneous Grouping 2) Constructivist
GOALS FOR FUTURE EDUCATORS
SCHOOL EFFORTS
*Mix it Up Day*Teach Positive Behavior*Approach every student as “a student”*Surveys of School Climate
WHAT CAN HELP US BE READY FOR TEACHING IN A DIVERSE SCHOOL?
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PREPARATION FOR TEACHING IN A DIVERSE CLASSROOM
Appropriate courses in method Field Experience Student Teaching (rural and urban
schools)
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All future students need to be prepared to teach in a diverse school. You need to be able to teach with no bias and provide an equal learning environment for all.
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REFERENCES
Shaw, Carla. "North Central Regional Educational Laboratory." Critical Issue: Educating Teachers for Diversity. North Central Regional Educational Laboratory, 1997. Web. 24 Mar 2010. <http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/educatrs/presrvce/pe300
Pass, Susan. "Teaching Respect for Diversity:The Ogala Lakota." Social Studies (2009): n. pag. Web. 24 Mar 2010.
Uhlig, George. "Effect of Learner-Centered Education on the Academic Outcomes of Minority Groups." Journal of Instructional Psychology (2009): n. pag. Web. 24 Mar 2010. <http://0-find.galegroup.com.catalog.lib.cmich.edu>.
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