1. Chapter 3 Personalizing Cultural Diversity THREATS, RISKS, AND OPPORTUNITIES © 2015 Etta R. Hollins

2. Focus Questions  Why is racial identity important, and to what extent does it influence relationships among groups and the lives of individuals living in the United States?  The motto of the United States is E Pluribus Unum, one out of many—a reference to national unity. What is the relationship between national unity and ethnic and cultural diversity?  Why is it that Euro-Americans are often excluded from discussions of culturally diverse populations within the United States? © 2015 Etta R. Hollins

3. Racial Identity Status: White People ContactDisintegrationReintegration Pseudo- independence Immersion/ Emersion Autonomy © 2015 Etta R. Hollins

4. Racial Identity Status: People of Color ConformityDissonanceImmersionEmersion Internalization Integrative Awareness © 2015 Etta R. Hollins

5. Valuing Diversity Reclaiming Personal IdentityConnecting with the Past Connecting with OthersUnderstanding Bias Revealing Humanness © 2015 Etta R. Hollins

6. Threats to National Unity Bias Prejudice Extremism Hatred © 2015 Etta R. Hollins

7. Why Re-think Teaching Practices?  The present condition of education in the United States is cause for concern:  The general underperformance of students in public schools  Demographic shifts in the nation’s population have increased concern for the escalating percentages of traditionally underserved students  The inability of the education system to meet the demands for particular STEM related professions.  Many excellent teachers are prepared every year, but too many teachers are unable to foster high outcomes for students from low-income, diverse, and underserved groups. The community impact is great.  There is great variability in the quality of experiences for learning teaching within and across teacher preparation programs. © 2015 Etta R. Hollins