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From what perspective has our curriculum traditionally been written?
From what perspective has our curriculum traditionally been written?
European Males
From whose perspective do teachers and students enter the classroom and participate in the teaching and learning experience?
From whose perspective do teachers and students enter the classroom and participate in the teaching and learning experience?
Their own cultural background
Multicultural education is about both....
Multicultural education is about both....
content and process
Good pedagogy in today's schools must include the desire and ability to see with issues of....
Good pedagogy in today's schools must include the desire and ability to see with issues of....
What is one example of multicultural education?
What is one example of multicultural education?
Multicultural education attempts to close the achievement gap by providing....
Multicultural education attempts to close the achievement gap by providing....
Multicultural educators have knowledge of the content area in which they teach and that knowledge is grounded in.....
Multicultural educators have knowledge of the content area in which they teach and that knowledge is grounded in.....
The deficit model of education is....
The deficit model of education is....
Effective teachers develop a knowledge base in what 3 primary areas?
Effective teachers develop a knowledge base in what 3 primary areas?
Multicultural educators believe that families and communities are an important contributor to the success of every student.
Multicultural educators believe that families and communities are an important contributor to the success of every student.
Multicultural education is only for students of color in the inner cities.
Multicultural education is only for students of color in the inner cities.
Though some would argue that race and poverty are connected, there is little data to support this.
Though some would argue that race and poverty are connected, there is little data to support this.
Effective teachers make a commitment to learning about students' cultures.
Effective teachers make a commitment to learning about students' cultures.
An effective teacher and multicultural educator are close to being one and the same.
An effective teacher and multicultural educator are close to being one and the same.
The 'melting pot' metaphor portrays the goal of multicultural education.
The 'melting pot' metaphor portrays the goal of multicultural education.
What does IDEA guarantee for students?
What does IDEA guarantee for students?
Which is an example of violating Title IX of the Education Amendment Act?
Which is an example of violating Title IX of the Education Amendment Act?
What is an example of 'tip of the iceberg' culture?
What is an example of 'tip of the iceberg' culture?
What 5 factors determine SES?
What 5 factors determine SES?
What is an example of an SES barrier that impacts the educational experiences of students?
What is an example of an SES barrier that impacts the educational experiences of students?
What is a negative effect of using cultural learning styles in educational settings?
What is a negative effect of using cultural learning styles in educational settings?
Why does the government use racial and ethnic categories?
Why does the government use racial and ethnic categories?
Plessy v. Ferguson ruled that.....
Plessy v. Ferguson ruled that.....
Learning profiles of different cultures provide teachers a detailed script for how to teach specific groups of students.
Learning profiles of different cultures provide teachers a detailed script for how to teach specific groups of students.
Teachers are more effective if they know about the histories, experiences, learning styles, communication styles, and language of their diverse students.
Teachers are more effective if they know about the histories, experiences, learning styles, communication styles, and language of their diverse students.
Economic and racial cultural backgrounds influence communication style, but not learning patterns in storytelling.
Economic and racial cultural backgrounds influence communication style, but not learning patterns in storytelling.
All people within a defined category act, think, and behave the same way.
All people within a defined category act, think, and behave the same way.
Unequal distribution of poverty is most linked to motivation rather than discrimination.
Unequal distribution of poverty is most linked to motivation rather than discrimination.
Free and reduced lunch programs are federally funded and have existed since the 1940s for families with income levels in the predetermined guidelines.
Free and reduced lunch programs are federally funded and have existed since the 1940s for families with income levels in the predetermined guidelines.
Being 'color blind' is the goal of Multicultural Education.
Being 'color blind' is the goal of Multicultural Education.
Grouping is one of the most controversial practices and research indicates a negative impact on students.
Grouping is one of the most controversial practices and research indicates a negative impact on students.
What is an example of a primary dimension of culture?
What is an example of a primary dimension of culture?
A culturally responsive and responsible teacher creates what type of classroom?
A culturally responsive and responsible teacher creates what type of classroom?
What is an example of a secondary dimension of culture?
What is an example of a secondary dimension of culture?
What is 'world view'?
What is 'world view'?
2 ways cultural beliefs can impact teaching and learning
2 ways cultural beliefs can impact teaching and learning
An attitude or judgment about a person or certain group that occurs before we get to meet that person.
An attitude or judgment about a person or certain group that occurs before we get to meet that person.
At what age category do individuals begin to learn about race and racial identity?
At what age category do individuals begin to learn about race and racial identity?
When is bullying experienced most in school?
When is bullying experienced most in school?
Which strategy is critical to address bullying, harassment, and hate crimes?
Which strategy is critical to address bullying, harassment, and hate crimes?
Sexism is a form of....
Sexism is a form of....
What is an example of subtle bias?
What is an example of subtle bias?
Growing up in the home that you did influenced the development of your values, beliefs, ideas, and ways of behaving.
Growing up in the home that you did influenced the development of your values, beliefs, ideas, and ways of behaving.
Primary dimensions of culture are those with which we acquire through experience and are fairly challenging to change.
Primary dimensions of culture are those with which we acquire through experience and are fairly challenging to change.
We all start off equal in life.
We all start off equal in life.
There is more research on bullying in the US than in any other nation.
There is more research on bullying in the US than in any other nation.
A multicultural curriculum....
A multicultural curriculum....
How does a multicultural curriculum benefit students?
How does a multicultural curriculum benefit students?
At what level of curriculum design are curriculum frameworks and standards developed?
At what level of curriculum design are curriculum frameworks and standards developed?
Which form of textbook bias displays smiling diverse children on the outside, but has little or no mention of them on the inside of the textbook?
Which form of textbook bias displays smiling diverse children on the outside, but has little or no mention of them on the inside of the textbook?
What is NOT a guideline for evaluating and selecting multicultural literature?
What is NOT a guideline for evaluating and selecting multicultural literature?
What is the basis of Lau v. Nichols?
What is the basis of Lau v. Nichols?
What is an example of alternative assessment?
What is an example of alternative assessment?
What does alternative assessment best measure?
What does alternative assessment best measure?
What is a disadvantage of the behaviorist approach?
What is a disadvantage of the behaviorist approach?
Which of the 9 instructional strategies have had the greatest potential impact on student learning?
Which of the 9 instructional strategies have had the greatest potential impact on student learning?
Behaviorism is best described by these 3 characteristics.
Behaviorism is best described by these 3 characteristics.
Cognitivism is best described by these 3 characteristics.
Cognitivism is best described by these 3 characteristics.
Constructivism is best described by these 3 characteristics.
Constructivism is best described by these 3 characteristics.
The average ELL student is a refugee, immigrant or other recent arrival.
The average ELL student is a refugee, immigrant or other recent arrival.
Overcorrection of the use of non-standard English is not conducive to creating a warm and safe environment that's optimal for learners.
Overcorrection of the use of non-standard English is not conducive to creating a warm and safe environment that's optimal for learners.
Multicultural educators are advised to use only alternative assessments.
Multicultural educators are advised to use only alternative assessments.
A caring teacher is one of the most important components of culturally relevant pedagogy.
A caring teacher is one of the most important components of culturally relevant pedagogy.
Alternative assessments involve performance or extended responses or tasks.
Alternative assessments involve performance or extended responses or tasks.
A picture of what a teacher or the members of a school community hope to achieve is....
A picture of what a teacher or the members of a school community hope to achieve is....
A plan for what you plan to do and when you plan to do it is called a.....
A plan for what you plan to do and when you plan to do it is called a.....
The primary reason for working in a partnership is.
The primary reason for working in a partnership is.
Example of an ally and their role.
Example of an ally and their role.
Example of a critical friend and their role.
Example of a critical friend and their role.
An example of a partner and their role.
An example of a partner and their role.
SMART goal stands for.
SMART goal stands for.
Exploring the local community in which you teach is an effective way to.....
Exploring the local community in which you teach is an effective way to.....
Engaging students in opportunities to practice diverse perspectives is important because....
Engaging students in opportunities to practice diverse perspectives is important because....
Developing a class demographic profile is good to identify diversity but it has been criticized for lowering teachers' expectations.
Developing a class demographic profile is good to identify diversity but it has been criticized for lowering teachers' expectations.
The more specific your goals are, the greater the chance you have of achieving them.
The more specific your goals are, the greater the chance you have of achieving them.
Goals (short term or long term) are used to develop a vision.
Goals (short term or long term) are used to develop a vision.
A person's professional vision can change because it is based on beliefs.
A person's professional vision can change because it is based on beliefs.
An ally is someone who operates under the same or similar beliefs in accomplishing the work of multicultural education.
An ally is someone who operates under the same or similar beliefs in accomplishing the work of multicultural education.
A vision will have a greater chance of being achieved if it is developed collaboratively.
A vision will have a greater chance of being achieved if it is developed collaboratively.
Daily written reflections push you to consider your strengths and areas of weakness.
Daily written reflections push you to consider your strengths and areas of weakness.
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Study Notes
Curriculum Perspective
- Traditional curriculum is predominantly written from the perspective of European males.
- Teachers and students enter classrooms influenced by their own cultural backgrounds.
Multicultural Education
- Defined by both content and process, aiming to be inclusive and representative.
- Aims to address equity and social justice in educational settings.
- Incorporates students' cultural backgrounds and experiences into the learning process.
- Designed to close achievement gaps by providing culturally responsive education.
Teaching Principles
- Effective teachers possess knowledge in subject matter, human development, and pedagogy.
- Commitment to understanding students' cultures is crucial for effective teaching.
- Families and communities are seen as vital contributors to student success.
Legal Frameworks
- IDEA ensures students with disabilities receive free and appropriate education.
- Title IX prohibits discrimination in educational programs based on sex.
Cultural Awareness and Bias
- The "tip of the iceberg" metaphor illustrates visible aspects of culture like art and clothing.
- Socioeconomic status (SES) factors include wealth, occupation, education, income, and power, impacting education.
- Cultural learning styles can lead to negative stereotyping when used improperly.
Race and Identity
- Racial and ethnic categories are utilized by the government for legal and political purposes.
- Individuals begin developing concepts of race and racial identity in childhood.
- Dialogue is essential in addressing bullying, harassment, and hate crimes.
Dimensions of Culture
- Primary dimensions of culture (e.g., geographic location) deeply shape identity.
- Secondary dimensions (e.g., marital status) also influence cultural contexts.
- Multicultural curricula provide broad benefits, preparing students for a global society.
Assessment and Learning Techniques
- Alternative assessments, such as exhibitions, effectively measure higher-order thinking skills.
- A behaviorist approach may limit the development of deeper thinking skills if overused.
- Instructional strategies emphasizing similarities and differences can significantly enhance learning.
Social Dynamics in Education
- Prejudice refers to preconceived judgments about individuals or groups.
- Class demographic profiles help understand diversity but can lower teachers’ expectations if misapplied.
- Engaging students in diverse perspectives promotes empathy and understanding.
Goals and Collaborations
- SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely) guide effective planning.
- Partnerships, allies, critical friends, and collaborative vision development are key to achieving multicultural educational objectives.
- Daily reflections are important for personal growth, helping educators recognize strengths and weaknesses.
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