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1 Diversity in Our Schools
By: Mary Ann Clark EDD 544 May 2015

2 Today’s Objective After Today’s Training Participants will be able to:
Connect communication with diversity in the classroom Describe the role and importance of understanding diversity Identify best practices to support types of diversity in the classroom

3 Today’s Agenda Activity Define Diversity
Role and importance of diversity in education Diversity and communication How to handle diversity Diversity activity Closure

4 Activity Scenario: Subject Area: Middle School Math
Objective: Students will engage in a cross curricular group project using Science, Math, and Social Studies to develop a bridge for their community. Activities: Students will- Research traffic patterns, including peak times, average number of vehicles and commerce needs in area determined for bridge. Create a scaled model of the proposed bridge along with drawings needed. Write a report of findings and a rationale on need. Initiate a report on the environmental impact using research and Power Point. Create a cost analysis on Microsoft Excel for materials. Give a presentation on findings to the class. Your Job: Group Students in a fashion to Ensure SUCCESS for ALL!! Each group of teachers will create groups of students based upon the class list that you have been provided. Group teachers in pairs of 2 to create students groups.

5 Group # 1 Name Math Scores Student Interest Joey 170 Music Bobby 190
Morgan 160 Art Jesse 200 Creative Writing Nicky 225 Science Scotty 250 Yankees Fan Lizzie 270 Noel 230 Dance Cam 180 Basketball Jon 280 Gaming Group 1 will create groups

6 Group #2 Name Math Interest LAL GENDER Joey 170 Music 220 Female Bobby
190 203 Male Morgan 160 Art 188 Jesse 200 Creative Writing 232 Nicky 225 Science 256 Scotty 250 Yankees Fan 289 Lizzie 270 292 Noel 230 Dance 209 Cam 267 Basketball 286 Jon 280 Gaming Group 2 will create groups

7 Group #3 Name Math LAL Science Extra Curricular Intelligence Attendance 2010 Joey 170 220 247 Theatre Club Verbal Linguistic Bobby 190 203 232 Sax Player School Band Interpersonal 2 Morgan 160 188 218 Eagle Scout Naturalistic 7 Jesse 200 244 N/A Visual Spatial 18 Nicky 225 256 270 Environmental Club Bodily Kinesthetic 3 Scotty 250 289 297 Gaming Club 5 Lizzie 292 300 School Paper Editor, National Honor Society Linguistic/ Interpersonal Noel 230 209 267 Cheerleader, Helping Hands Tutor Cam 286 294 Team Captain Basketball, KEY Club, Chess Club Jon 280 Science Club, Gaming Club, Debate Team Mathematical 4 Group 3 will create groups.

8 Discussion How did you separate students into groups?
How did you decide what students went into what groups? How many students did you put in a group? Did you make equal number of groups? Teachers did not know that

9 Diversity can be defined as the sum of the ways that
What is Diversity? Diversity can be defined as the sum of the ways that people are both alike and different. The dimensions of diversity include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, language, culture, religion, mental and physical ability, class, and immigration status. (NEA, 2015) Diversity is the state of being diverse; variety; a range of different things that we are and encounter.

10 Why Diversity Matters in the Classroom?
The student’s culture will influence both their behavior and the student’s psychological processes As educators is it important to know and understand the differences of our students in order to effectively communicate with them and also teach them. You need to find the best method for them to succeed academically and socially.

11 Communicating with Diversity
The way that we communicate with others if effected by diversity. Below are some ways that are effected by diversity and communication: Attitudes: Preconceived ideas about different cultures effects the way we act towards others of different cultures. Patterns of Thoughts: The way different cultures think about things differentiate between cultures. Social Organization: Different cultures have different thoughts about how society should be organized. Role Prescription: Your cultural background determines how you think about people’s roles such as a role of a teacher.

12 Communicating with Diversity continued..
Language: Language is the way that we ultimately communicate with each other. Language is also a barrier for some of us as educators. Use and Organization of Space: The use of the space can effect some cultures. Such as the personal space that some cultures exhibit when speaking with on another. Vocabulary: The use of vocabulary and how each culture speaks. Such as slang whereas some cultures are more proper. Time Conceptualization: Depending upon upbringing, time may be viewed differently. To some people time is crucial and making sure time management is effective as other cultures are less stressful of time management.

13 Concerns with Communication
Due to the vast differences in schools today, as educators we need to be prepared to deal with the following concerns that may arise in our teaching and learning process to ensure academic and social success of our students. Sexism Ethnocentrism Classism Racism Ableism

14 Sexism Sexism is discrimination based on gender.
In education there have been many advancements with rights and gaps in the classroom. Research suggests that: (Simonds & Cooper, 2011). From grade school to high school, boys receive lower marks on their report cards. More boys than girls drop out and repeat grades. More boys than girls get suspended from school. Boys are designated as learning disabled and labeled emotionally disturbed more often than girls.

15 How to Overcome Sexism in the Classroom
Within the classroom setting teachers need to be cognizant of their interactions with boys and girls. Allow boys and girls to both be given a chance Offer assistance to both boys and give Avoid success of just one gender rather both Use a system to call randomly on students

16 Ethnocentrism Ethnocentrism is the The definition of ethnocentrism comes from two Greek words: ethos, meaning “people” or “nation,” and ketron, meaning “center.” Sumner (1906/1940) divided the concept of ethnocentrism into two parts: the belief that one’s culture is superior to all others and the consequent belief that other groups are inferior (Simonds & Cooper, 2011).

17 How to Overcome Ethnocentrism in the Classroom
Within the classroom setting teachers need to be cognizant of their cultural beliefs when dealing with children. They should be respectful of: Language Learning habits Nonverbal Skills Time Management Skills Social interactions

18 Classism Classism is the prejudice or discrimination based upon class in a classroom. These systems result in drastic income and wealth inequality. (Simonds&Cooper, 2011) By this definition, classism has three components: differential treatment based on social class or perceived social class systematic oppression of subordinated groups by the dominant groups a system of beliefs and cultural attributes that rank people according to economic status, family lineage, job status, level of education, etc.

19 How to Overcome Classism in the Classroom
As with all of the communication strategies we must promote success for all students, We can promote less classism through: Treating everyone with the same respect Every student receives the same resources as others Identify and sympathize with students who are less fortunate and may need that extra snack a day Every student deserves the same opportunity to succeed.

20 Racism Racism is when we judge other based upon the color of their skin. There are gaps in schools due to the stereotypes that we have based upon students races. African American students struggle the most in school Asian students get better grades and are smarter than other due to their cultural beliefs that they study more. Hispanic students often need more support due to language barriers.

21 How to Overcome Racism in the Classroom
We must accept the differences of all students no matter what race they are. We should respect the differences of our students and what makes us the “melting pot of the world.” Learn to be tolerant of differences of people and race and how they learn. Learn and deal with different communication with different racial groups.

22 Ableism Ableism is discrimination against people with disabilities,
There are some stereotypes that are still present in education with respect to teaching students with disabilities. -Students should be speaking rather than sign language. -Every student should be able to learn and apply knowledge of every skill. -One size fits all.

23 How to Overcome Ableism in the Classroom
Disabilities come in all forms in the classroom such as physical, emotional, social, psychological, etc. -Lowered Expectations -Follow Intervention Plans -Inclusion of all students in activities -Encourage disabled students to develop and use the skills and modes of expression that are effective. -Promote high standards, not high stakes. - Not a one size, fits all.

24 Summary and Review Today you have learned:
Connections in communication with diversity in the classroom The role and importance of understanding diversity Best practices to support types of diversity in the classroom Diversity can be defined as in the classroom as recognizing that all students are unique in their own way. According to the NDT Learning Center Their differences could consist of their reading level, athletic ability, cultural background, personality, religious beliefs, and the list goes on. (NDT, 2015)

25 References Cooper, P. J., & Simonds, C. J. (2011). Communication for the classroom teacher (9th ed.). Champaign, IL: Allyn and Bacon. Diversity Toolkit Introduction. (n.d.). Retrieved May 20, 2015, from Diversity. (n.d.). Retrieved May 20, 2015, from


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