Multiculturalism is inevitable because it is surrounds us all whether we like it or not. But unfortunately history and education are not inclusive of all narratives, which leads to a focus on a dominant culture. Multiculturalism to me is not just a concept; it is a very important term for which history teachers and historians need to integrate into their lectures. I as a student have been told about all the accomplishments certain heroes have done throughout their life but I have never been told about all the values, behaviors and cultures one needs to know about. Therefore, I feel that education needs to reflect the multiple cultures, histories, and narratives that make up our diverse and multicultural society.
the ethnic population in school or stay true to his culture. This essay will discuss the various
Issues of cultural diversity are more focused, especially in the class room setting. There are several techniques that may be applied to teaching to accommodate students of diverse backgrounds. Teachers must first be aware of stereotypes, ethnocentrism, and biasness. They should apply management techniques to the physical space as well as students’ behavior. Multiple intelligence theory active learning, technology and multi cultural education are among some of the techniques that may be applied to teaching in the class room. In addition to teaching modifications, teachers must include the parents in the class room activities. Teachers should be familiar with the obstacles they may face when implementing the techniques. These methods also have future implications in the higher education setting. Professors may utilize these techniques in their lectures. Students who have had these practices integrated into their learning will also be better prepared for higher education and for the workforce (Dominick L. Sturz,
A child’s education is affected by various elements such as gender, race, environment, economic factors, privilege, and more. These elements shape the outcome of a student’s educational experience and learning. They also determine what and how students will learn. In order to create an appropriate learning environment, there should be a sense of community. In other words, the common goal should be helping students succeed and reach their maximum potential. This includes not only increasing test scores, but also classroom motivation and excitement. Schools should be truly committed to the expanded opportunities available to each of its students while continuing to evolve academic and personal growth.
According to the article there is research that demonstrates adequate reliability and validity for the MCI. It adequately measures multicultural competencies.
As a teacher, I am committed to give each of my students the right to receive help. Just because a student is having trouble pronouncing the English language I know that I shouldn’t talk down on them or ignore them because they are not grasping the language better than others. I am entitled to equally teach my students and find ways to help them better their learning. As a bilingual teacher, I will find programs or other activities that I know can help them, so that they can be successful.
Diversity in college expands opportunities to have different interactions with people who are from different cultures or groups; therefore, people can have more social development in college because diversity in college brings different college experiences by having interactions with people. Also, it can help students in society inside the campus because people will have different conversations. Diversity is important in college which the article agrees that “Americans seem to favor increasing diversity in colleges, but not preferences in admissions based on race or ethnicity,” so it can support the colleges which are increasing diversity (Bowman and O'Neil). It has so many benefits when Americans increase diversity in college such as helping students to think differently and students can be more creative because diversity brings so many varieties of cultural backgrounds, so students will be knowledgeable in cultures and life. However, college diversity has different impacts in college experience which can affect the college experience in so many positive ways as helping students to develop a better society in college, so the question
Multicultural education is a reform movement for school of diversity. It came to be known during the civil rights movement of the 1960s and the 1970s. If planned out carefully and thoughtfully, it will transform schools, colleges, universities and other learning institutes. Multiculturalism is mainly used by diversity critics to describe the practices the practices they directly opposed or is mutually incompatible to the Western Canon. The purpose is to give each student the freedom to voice their opinion, give each student justice, and give each student their equality. Considering the purpose, most students do not get the freedom to voice their opinion, justice, or their equality because of their race or sex, its discrimination. All students,
Culture is defined as a system of shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that members of society use to cope in their world and in world as a whole. According to Lynne Shallcross (2013) “counselors should view multicultural competence in a similar fashion to a professional certification” (par 3). Multicultural competence refers to approaching the counseling process from the context of the personal culture of the clients which include such features such counselor self-awareness, knowledge about culture, and skills (Ahmaed, Wilson, Henriksen Jr, & Jones, 2011). There are opportunities for practitioners to reach out and build connections within communities so as to offer services that are available to diverse ethnic and racial
Unfortunately, as educators, we can’t reach every single student, at every single time. There are times when students get “brushed under the rug,” and in my opinion, I feel as though that is what happens to our racial and ethnic minority students as well as our low-income students. Not only are these students underrepresented within a general education setting, they are also underrepresented when it comes to school programs such as gifted. Burney and Beilke stated, “It is well documented that students from racial minorities are traditionally underrepresented in these programs.,” when referring to the gifted classroom setting. These students are underrepresented for a variety of reasons such as standardized testing, attendance, behaviors, getting the education they need in their early years to prepare them, and getting home exposure of content (2008) Burney and Beilke also
The Writer through some interviews to find out teachers are not care enough to the non-local students. The writer interviewed to a non-local student’s mother, her son was never asked about his culture by teachers despite they only know a little of the ethnic minority. Teachers even look down upon their languages. She further mentions many ethnic minority students are feeling ignored and stereotyped based on their cultural background. In contrast, a teacher who teaches the ethnic minorities, take the initiative to teach their cultures. He points out the curriculum by the government are often stereotyped instead of increasing the understanding towards their culture and religion. It can show that multicultural approach for the schools is needed
Within any classroom there are students and each student has a variety of needs that can affect the learning of the student and the teacher’s ability to instruct the student. These needs can influence a student’s learning experience academically, emotionally, socially and many other aspects to varying degrees; depending on how much a student’s learning experience is affected, the student’s academic progress can be hindered due to their needs not being addressed. Any parent and teacher would want every student to have equal opportunities to grow and develop academically and to become productive members of society. However, by not considering that a student might have specific needs that should be addressed, the student is being
The practice of giving equal attention to various altered backgrounds, for instance an undergraduate classroom with students from several different countries and who speak different languages. A process of communicating where more than one cultures, communicating to each other and sharing ideas , thoughts and opinion and creating an interesting environment. However discussing basic characteristics of culture will have student refine their understanding of culture today. (Scupin, 2012)
The definition of multiculturalism is when you have cultural diversity within a society. Many people assume that having a multicultural society is a great thing, and in most ways it is. However, with a multicultural society, some problems will occur. In this essay I will debate whether or not a multicultural society is a good thing, and will be pointing out advantages and disadvantages.
Have you heard before about multicultural education?. In the last years multicultural education has been increasing in all the countries around the world, but the question is why this issue became so relevant and how this kind of education brings impact, rather positive or negative to students?