For each of the seven areas listed below, describe the critical issues related to each area in today’s classrooms, and describe three specific strategies for working with students. At least one of these strategies must include a technology resource that empowers learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities.
Students learning English, Gender differences, Children of adoption, Minnesota-based American Indian (focus on cultural context, world view, concepts that comprise American Indian government, history and language culture), Influence of parental use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, and other chemicals on children, Race, Gifted students.
Include in your analysis why it is important to know some of the history of inclusion of the group representing the topic you selected. How does knowing some of the history impact decisions you might make in your classroom? An understanding of students’ families, cultures, and communities is an important consideration when designing instruction. Include an explanation of how you will connect students’ experiences to future instruction.
Reference:
Social Psychology Network. (2015a). Racism now Links to an external site. Understanding prejudice.org [Multimedia]. Retrieved from http://www.understandingprejudice.org/multimedia/racism-now.htm
Alber, R. (n.d.). Gender Equity in the Classroom Links to an external site. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/blog/gender-equity-classroom-rebecca-alber
Child Welfare Information Gateway. (n.d.-a). Adoption and school Links to an external site.. Retrieved December 7, 2016, from https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/adoption/adopt-parenting/school/
Ramsey, P. (2015). Teaching and learning in a diverse world: Multicultural education for young children (4th ed.). New York, NY: Teachers College Press.
Chapter 4, “The Context of Race” (pp. 65-83)
Chapter 6, “The Context of Culture and the Natural Environment” (pp. 107-131)
Chapter 7, “The Context of Gender and Heteronormativity” (pp. 132-151)
