EDU 639: Human Relationships and Learning in the Multicultural Environment By: Victoria Salazar

 The Hispanic population in our nation’s school systems is increasing every year

 The U.S. Census Bureau projects that the Hispanic school-age population will increase by 166% by the year 2050 (to 28 million from 11 million in 2006), while the non-Hispanic school-age population will grow by just 4% (to 45 million from 43 million) over this same period (Fry & Gonzalez 2008). Fry, R., & Gonzalez, F. 26 August A profile of Hispanic public school students: one-in-five growing fast. Pew research Hispanic trends project. Retrieved from and-growing-fast-a-profile-of-hispanic-public-school-students/ and-growing-fast-a-profile-of-hispanic-public-school-students/

 BEHAVIORS  Hispanic children are discouraged from excelling above their siblings and/or peers  This kind of behavior is thought to be “bad manners” (How, 1996) How the student’s culture effects their behavior. (1996). Teaching from a Hispanic perspective a handbook for non-Hispanic adult educators. Retrieved from

 Focus on the group rather than one specific individual  Cooperative, not competitive

 Family is the number one priority  Family is included in important decisions  Family includes: Immediate family Extended family

 Men: Head of the households Providers of the family Work hard Protect the family  Women: Play a more nurturing role Takes care of the house Takes care of the children

 School is of high importance  Parents involvement is not common  Parents believe that it is the school’s job to educate and the parent’s job to nurture and that the two jobs do not mix (Childhood, 2010) Childhood development in the Hispanic culture. 11 May Retrieved from

 Congregating for important life events to include:  Holidays  Birthdays  Life Events  Religious gatherings

 The term Hispanic was first adopted in the 1970’s by the US government  The terms Hispanic and Latino are used interchangeably to represent Spanish- speaking or Portuguese-speaking countries

 The US is the 5 th largest Spanish-speaking country in the world.  Seventy percent of the Hispanic population lives in five states: California, Texas, New York, Florida and Illinois (Georgia, 2014) Georgia Regents University. (2014). “Facts about Hispanic heritage, culture and history. Retrieved from

 Respecting family and social values by eliminating competition in the classroom  A different approach can be: Do more group activities Collaborate and problem-solve together Group discussions Focus more attention on the whole group rather than one particular individual

 Incorporating relevant information about different countries and different nationalities into the curriculum so all students feel connected  Utilizing visual, sensory, and audio resources in lesson plans

 Encourage parent involvement through:  Parent/teacher conferences  Have parents assist with homework  Communicate with parents at parent drop off/pickup

Tell me and I forget Teach me and I remember Involve me and I learn

Childhood development in the Hispanic culture. 11 May Retrieved from Fry, R., & Gonzalez, F. 26 August A profile of Hispanic public school students: one-in-five growing fast. Pew research Hispanic trends project. Retrieved from growing-fast-a-profile-of-hispanic-public-school-students/ growing-fast-a-profile-of-hispanic-public-school-students/ Georgia Regents University. (2014). “Facts about Hispanic heritage, culture and history. Retrieved from How the student’s culture effects their behavior. (1996). Teaching from a Hispanic perspective a handbook for non-Hispanic adult educators. Retrieved from