2. Teaching Diverse Learners

3. Gender! A dimension of multicultural education!

4. Behavior in of boys and girls --influenced by: Sexism: discrimination based on belief that one ’ s sex is superior Sex role socialization: conveys expectations about way boys and girls should “ behave ” Sex role stereotyping: belief that certain behaviors are “ feminine ” and others “ masculine ”

5. Diversity Embedded in American Way of Life! Legal immigration accounts for up to 50% of annual population growth in US Definitions of culture include: 1.Way of life 2.Beliefs, attitudes, habits, values, & practices 3.Program for survival and adaptation to environment

6. “Salad bowl” v. “Melting Pot” Ethnic Group: Individuals within larger culture who share self-defined racial or cultural identity (values, behaviorial styles, etc.) Cultural Identity: Overall sense of who one is (age, racial identity, language, occupations, income level, etc.- -those things important to individual identity) Multiculturalism:Ability to see the world from different cultural frames of reference Multiculturalism: Ability to see the world from different cultural frames of reference Ethnicity: Term used to impart a sense of peoplehood Race: distinguished on biological traits & characteristics

7. What do these terms mean? Stereotyping Individual Racism Institutional Racism Today ’ s Issue: “ Desegregation vs. Resegregation Era ” Attributing “ behavorial ” characteristics to “ all ” members of a group Belief that “ one ’ s ethnic ” or “ racial ” group is superior Established, laws, customs, or practices which systematically reflect & produce racial inequalities

8. Diversity among Students: Diversity increasing while % of minority teachers decreasing Lower achievement among African American, Latino & Hispanic, and American Indian Higher achievement among Anglo European American and Asian counterpart Reflects strong connection between socioeconomic status (SES) & achievement

9. Bilingual Education: Instruction in a student ’ s first language and English biculturaGoal: To learn English and become “ bicultural ” “ 4 ” Approaches: Classroom -- 1.Immersion: Classroom -- English only Maintain 2. Maintenance: Maintain native language - move to Eng. native language - move to Eng. students 3. Pull-out: students separated separated Receive “ reading 4. Transition: Receive “ reading lessons ” in native language & lessons ” in native language & lessons in English lessons in English (Transitions to Reg. classroom) (Transitions to Reg. classroom)

10. How Accepting and Open Am I?