Diversity in the Classroom Angela Cannady-Moore aandrews@richmond.k12.va.us Joy Moore jmoore5@richmond.k12.va.us George Wythe High School

Let’s Talk What is Diversity? Define Diversity in your own words How does diversity impact learning and instruction? Option open discussion think of a bias or judgmental moment where you could have possibly lost a child’s interest or affected his or her educational

Ideas Inclusion – Actively promote respect, understanding and INCLUSION for all students in our classrooms through education, dialogue and transformational change. Intersections - Focus on the multiple dimensions of diversity and the INTERSETIONS across and between groups. Introspection - Bring people together from all backgrounds to look INTROSPECTIVLEY and challenge the attitudes and behaviors that result in bias and discrimination.

Ingredients Individuals - Create spaces and opportunities for diverse groups of INDIVIDUALS to learn about themselves and one another, thereby beginning to reduce stereotypes and bias. Interactions – Emphasize experiential learning that leads to honest and authentic human INTERACTION. Issues - Develop awareness and understanding about critical ISSUES of prejudice, discrimination and bias.

impact Infuse – INFUSE passion and build skills that empower individuals to act as change agents in their schools, business and communities. Ignite - IGNITE collective action to improve academic achievement, increase workplace productivity and enhance local trust. Inspire – INSPIRE communities we serve to become places that include and value all.

“Me chart” Answer the following questions as creative as you can. 1. Name you prefer to be called. 2. What keeps you the most grounded? 3. Favorite elementary school teacher? 4. Most prized possession? 5. Who would you like to have lunch with dead or alive? 6. Slogan you would put on a T-shirt. 7. Song you secretly love that you will only sing in private? 8. One thing you have learned from your students? 9. Favorite family tradition

The Norms

Balloon Game

Building Relationships Part 1 – Keep the balloon in the air! You can not use your feet must hold hands. - What challenges did you all face? - What successes did you all have? Part 2 – Keep Balloons in the air, Add more balloons to the group. - What Challenges did the group face this time? -What Successes did you have? Part 3 – Strategize as group how you can keep the balloons in the air. -What was some of the strategies you used that worked? -What did not work?

Independent groups Cannady- Moore Moore “Getting to know you” Get in a circle and state 1 like and 1 dislike. Everyone in the circle must repeat what the others have stated within the group. Moore “Getting to know You” Get in a circle and state your first, middle and last name. Give a nickname then list how you identify yourself (nationality).

Groups Share Drawing – Flash drive, Flying Squirrel games tickets, Wawa gift bag. Sponsors YMCA WAWA Flying Squirrels Chipotle VATE