TEACHING THE FACES OF MANY COLORS

Matt KohlerEDU 290

3/24/2010

HOW IMPORTANT IS IT FOR A SCHOOL TO BE DIVERSE?

http://www.gettyimages.com

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.

http://www.gettyimages.com

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.

http://www.gettyimages.com

A FEW QUESTIONS REGARDING THE EFFORTS, METHODS, AND WAYS IN WHICH DIVERSITY PROBLEMS CAN BE RESOLVED…..

http://www.gettyimages.com

TEACHING EFFORTS

*Strong Approach *Commitment *Positive Attitude *TDSI *Multicultural Perspective

http://www.gettyimages.com

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?

http://www.gettyimages.com

PREPARATION FOR TEACHING IN A DIVERSE CLASSROOM

Appropriate courses in method Field Experience Student Teaching (rural and urban

schools)

http://www.gettyimages.com

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.

http://www.gettyimages.com

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>.

http://www.gettyimages.com