...Diversity Education: An Essential Educational Opportunity Diversity education provides educational opportunities that nurture and maintain an inclusive and diverse community, promoting equality for people of all cultures, ethnicities, and religions. The Association of American Colleges and Universities supports higher education faculty and students to partake in programs that advance civic learning and democratic engagement, global learning, and engagement with diversity to prepare students for socially responsible action in today's interdependent but unequal world (AACU). Diversity courses, programs, or interactions in higher education are positively effective in improving students’ understanding and respect of our multicultural society, and are an essential component to educational institutions. Diversity education fosters a broad range of enlightenment and competency, including those of learning and democracy. Learning outcomes include active thinking skills, and intellectual engagement and motivation, while democracy outcomes were not limited to perspective taking, citizenship engagement, racial and cultural understanding, and judgment of the compatibility among different groups (Gurin, P., & Lopez, G.). It is said that personal and social identity develop best in situations during late adolescence and early adulthood, when one is able to experiment with different social roles before making commitments to groups, ideas, and a philosophy of life (Gurin, P.,...
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...and non-disabled students. The Benefits of Inclusion for Exceptional Students One of the most controversial concepts in all of education is the concept of inclusion (Hallahan, Kauffman, & Pullen, 2012). Inclusion is the idea that a student with special needs, or an “exceptional student”, attend and is educated in the classroom that this student would normally attend if they were non-disabled. Erwin explains that "the true essence of inclusion is based on the premise that all individuals with disabilities have a right to be included in naturally occurring settings and activities with their neighborhood peers, siblings, and friends" (Erwin, 1993, p. 1). Inclusion includes the commitment to bring resources and services to the exceptional students as opposed to moving them to a segregated location that holds these services and resources (Lipsky & Gartner, 1994). Inclusion is the idea for exceptional students to begin in a regular education classroom, and be removed only when the necessary resources and services are unable to be provided in that setting. At that time the exceptional student would be removed from the general education classroom and receive their instruction in a special education class where needed services can be provided. Including exceptional students in a general education...
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...and evolve, and educators learn how to manage the diverse classrooms of today. The roles and responsibilities of those educators who are contributing to the education of our students with special needs have evolved over time. Considering how the Romans treated those with disabilities by leaving infants outside to die, or Greek philosophers made grave statements that they should not exist, to even earlier years in the U.S. creating institutions named, State Asylum for Unteachable Idiots, I feel that the world of special education has come a long way and still continues to grow in a positive manner. With the growth and progress that is being made students are no longer sent to institutional homes or facilities. Many families are caring for their special needs children. There are schools that are for special needs students that offer supports and services to the students, but many students are returning back to their home (local) schools. Teachers are receiving more education and extra training to better meet the needs of the students with disabilities. Students who return to their home schools are now included in after school activities (sports, and or clubs) with their general education peers. Students who are integrated into the general education classrooms are in the mainstream environment with peers like them (age based). Students in earlier years would have been separated or segregated from their peers,...
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...Awareness of Culture and Diversity: EFP1 Task 2 Brittany Kennedy Western Governor’s University A. Introduction Meridian High School is currently the only public high school in the city of Meridian, Mississippi. MHS has approximately 1,400 students enrolled from 9th grade to 12th grade. Some of the most noticeable demographics of this school is, homosexuality, teen pregnancy, and the dropout rate. A1. Local Demographics Staff and faculty members treat homosexual students differently than they do heterosexual students. Some educators don’t agree with their sexuality, and tend to favor the heterosexual student more. Student homosexuality is an uncomfortable subject to handle in a classroom setting. Some teachers feel LGBT students disrupt the learning experience with their outburst and flamboyant behavior. There are also educators who take pride in maintaining respect for all students in the classroom no matter what their sexual orientation is. (Duncan) curtails that “Just because you’re intervening on a homophobic comment doesn’t mean that you’re necessarily trying to be an activist. You are just trying to make sure each child has a safe and supportive learning environment.” Teen pregnancy seems to be an epidemic this day in age. Mississippi is currently ranked # 2 in the U.S. for teen pregnancy. (Lewis, 2013). Lisa Silliman is the Teen Pregnancy Director for the Meridian Public School District. This program serves as the Teen Parent Academic Liaison. Mrs. Silliman...
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...EDU 695 Week 1 DQ 1 Diversity Through 21st Century Teaching and Learning NEW To Buy This material Click below link http://www.uoptutors.com/edu-695-ash/edu-695-week-1-dq-1-diversity-through-21st-century-teaching-and-learning-new Diversity Through 21st-Century Teaching and Learning There is a broad range of experiences brought to the school every day by cultural, linguistic, and ethnically diverse students. These unique diversities compel the development and use of different teaching strategies to target each student as an individual. In this discussion, you will explore the concept of supporting diversity through 21st-century teaching and learning. This discussion is also intended to support your performance on the Week One Assignment. Initial Post – Select three of the five prompts below, and then discuss how the Framework for 21st century learning can be applied to each prompt using specific examples of the actions you would take to apply the framework. Your response to each of the three prompts should be one paragraph. a. Analyze how you can maintain high standards and demonstrate high expectations for all ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse students in the classroom. b. Reflect on ways in which you will choose culturally relevant curriculum and instructional materials that recognize, incorporate, and reflect students’ heritage and the contributions of various ethnic groups. c. Discuss how you would differentiate instruction for the inclusion...
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...This means that a teacher may criticize between two positive comments. First a positive comment, then a correction and end with hope and support. This is the sandwich of encouragement and hope. B4. Peers and self esteem Adolescence and childhood are life periods which change the outfit and the inner character of a child. Besides the academic competence, appearance and approval from others play an crucial role for children. Furthermore, opinions of their peers are important for their behavior. These external domains affect their self-esteem. They will choose opportunities and doing things that appreciated by others. (Brittany Thorne, >2008, University of Houston). Also, a child’s self-esteem can be affected of how it interpret and give meaning to various events. The need of friendship or belonging in a group as a member influences a student’s behavior. Lilian Katz (1995, p. 2) mention that “As they grow, children become increasingly sensitive to the evaluations of their peers. You and your child’s teachers can help your child learn to build healthy relationships with his or her peers”. Also, Peers groups is important for prevention of aggressiveness and bullying problems. (Salmivalli,...
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...an educator. One of my greatest roles as a future special education teacher is to advocate for my students and provide them with the education they deserve. As an educator, I will encourage diversity within the classroom and community and lead by example. These students are much more than their disability, and they deserve to be treated as such. I will make every effort to encourage my general education colleagues to teach in a way that allows students with disabilities to grow and succeed in their classroom....
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...college students’ assumptions about the nature, limits, and certainty of knowledge (Evans et al., 2010, p. 125). Target Demographic The traditional and nontraditional community college students enrolled in a first year experience course are the target demographic for this program. While the average age of the community college student is twenty nine years old, the students enrolled in the first year experience course will range from new high school graduates to working adults. Program Description The proposed student development initiative will be carried out through curriculum revision of a First Year Experience Course. This course will provide a non-lecture, discussion-driven classroom format to allow students to collaborate with peers and the instructor and to share ideas about diversity on campus. The content, structure, and assignments within the First Year Experience course will provide an environment conducive to students’ transition from an absolute knowing stage to a transitional knowing stage. Students will have the...
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...Subject: Science Grade Level: 8 Description of diversity activity First, the students would get into groups of 4 or 5 to collect data on the different genetic traits the students may have. Some of the traits could be hair color, eye color, attached or detached earlobes, dimples, freckles, curly hair, left or right handedness, and hitchhiker’s thumb. After the students are finished collecting this data and still in groups, I would give them words like “diversity,” “culture,” “prejudice,” “respect,” and “acceptance” to define with their partners. When this is complete, the groups of students would share results with the rest of the class and we could make a table depicting all the different genetic traits and their prevalence. Then I...
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...Students Chapter 3 Learner Diversity: Differences in Today’s Students Chapter 4 Changes in American Society: Their Influences on Today’s Schools ISBN: 0-536-29980-3 Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional, Second Edition, by Donald Kauchak and Paul Eggen Published by Prentice-Hall/Merrill. Copyright © 2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN: 0-536-29980-3 Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional, Second Edition, by Donald Kauchak and Paul Eggen Published by Prentice-Hall/Merrill. Copyright © 2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. Learner Diversity Differences in Today’s Students T eachers begin their careers expecting to find classrooms like the ones they experienced when they were students. In some ways classrooms are the same. Students go to school to learn, but they also want to have fun and be with their friends. They expect to work but often need encouragement from their teachers. They’re typical kids. Classrooms are changing, however; the population of our schools is becoming increasingly diverse. Students come from different cultures and speak many different languages at home; they possess a range of abilities and talents; and issues involving differences between boys and girls are receiving increased attention. In this chapter we examine this diversity as we try to answer the following questions: ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ What is cultural diversity, and how does it influence student learning? How are the educational experiences of boys and girls different...
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...additional reasons for the limited presence and dwindling supply of minority teachers in the classroom has been attributed to: minority teacher candidates’ low scores on competency tests, a decline in the number of minority students graduating college overall, the disproportionate failure to meet revised certification requirements, the decreasing amount of financial aid available to teacher education students, declining teacher salaries, and minority teachers...
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...FS1The Learner’s Development and Environment FIELD STUDY | Episode 2 LEARNERS’ CHARACTERISTICS AND NEEDS | Name of FS Student Subject World History Year & Section 1st-Yr. & III-Merit & Mercy Resource Teacher Date Sept. 28, 2020 Cooperating School Your Target At the end of this activity, you will gain competencies in differentiating the characteristics and needs of learners from different developmental levels. Your Map To reach your target, do the following tasks: Step 1Observe 4 groups of learners from different level ( 1st Yr-4th Yr) | | Step 3Validate your observation by interviewing the learners. | Step 2Describe each of the learners based on your observations. | | Step 4Compare them in terms of their interests and needs. | Your Tools Use the activity form provided for you to document your observations. ------------------------------------------------- An Observation guide for the Learners Characteristic ------------------------------------------------- Read the following statements carefully. Then write your observation report on the provided space. Your teacher may also recommend another observation checklist if a more detailed observation is provided. ------------------------------------------------- Physical ------------------------------------------------- 1....
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...have an individual experience (Butt, Fahey, Sprinks, & Yallop, 1997; Black & Bannan, 2010), but also allow opportunities for peer interaction and develope a sense of belonging and competence within the classroom (Elias & Butler in Cohen, 1999; Black & Bannan, 2010; Cole, 2008). Using a Direct instruction strategy throughout the sequence of lessons to organise and control whole class discussions in regards to Money and Financial maths. With a logical approach, students are able to gain a clear understanding of the concepts and at their own pace, are able to participate in class discussions and reflect on this. Direct instruction allows for frequent observations on student progress with feedback provided for students who are not seated in the higher level of understanding in the class. Small group work is initiated in lesson 3 with students working together in teams of three to solve word problems. Working in these small groups promotes deeper learning and enhances the students’ social skill whilst allowing students to work together and demonstrate their level of understanding for Money and Financial maths. Measures to Differentiate There are a number of different levels of academic ability throughout the class, one student diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and one visually impaired student. In order to cater for the diversity of these students, clear and concise instructions are given at the beginning and end of each lesson as well as a teacher aide...
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...As a teacher you must be aware of what is going on in the classroom and pay attention to children from diverse backgrounds. Just as Dr. Garcia stated it could be easy for them to disengage and separate themselves from the other children (Fostering Cultural Responsive Interactions). I would make sure that I would incorporate activities that make all children feel represented and respected. As a teacher, it is my responsibility to make every child feel that they are a part of the classroom. Finally, I think that being resourceful and utilizing all resources will help in a diverse classroom. I’m the kind of person who is curious by nature anyway, so if I do not know or understand something, I ask about it, look it, read about it, or do whatever I can to find out about it. I would do the same thing with the different diversity of the classroom. I would pull resources, get other people from the community who are familiar with a particular culture to come in and give insight. I would purchase my own materials If not provided to help in the classroom. And one of the most important things I would do is to utilize the children’s family. I would have them come in own cultural day or night and share their experiences so that the children can learn and develop a respect of one another’s diversity. I believe that all three of the R’s that I mentioned are things that I would do personally in my very own classroom to ensure that I foster culturally responsive interaction not just among...
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...Cultural Diversity Activities Amanda Brogdon ELL240: Linguistically & Culturally Diverse Learners Instructor Jerrica Mesquita July 30, 2014 Cultural Diversity Activities “Connecting with families of ELLs is every bit as important as connecting with the learners themselves in the classroom” (Syrja, R. pg. 81. 2011). Learning about cultural diversity is an excellent way to get families involved. Cultural diversity is something that our children begin to understand at an early age. It is up to those who educate our children to help get parents as well as students involved in educating our children about the different cultures in our society as it is important in the success of their development. Some activities that could involve both students and their parents in cultural diversity education could include culinary diversity, arts and crafts, and culturally diverse textiles. Description of Target Group: “Building positive identities and a respect for differences means weaving diversity into the fabric of children's everyday lives. Working with families is an important first step in helping children accept, understand, and value their rich and varied world” (Gonzalez-Mena, J. & Pulido-Tobiassen, D. 2014). The target group for these activities is children in Kindergarten through second grade who are of American and Hispanic descent. They have been developed for students and their parents to do together and all three of them honor and respect cultural diversity in different...
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