2. WHAT IS MULTICULTURAL
EDUCATION?
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An idea or concept
Equity of all students regardless of
the gender, social class, race, ethnic &
cultural background
4. GOALS OF MULTICULTURAL
EDUCATION
CREATING A SAFE, ACCEPTING AND SUCCESSFUL LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
· INCREASING AWARENESS OF GLOBAL ISSUES
· STRENGTHENING CULTURAL & INTERCULTURAL CONSCIOUSNESS
· TEACHING STUDENTS THAT THERE ARE MULTIPLE HISTORICAL
PERSPECTIVES
· ENCOURAGING CRITICAL THINKING
· PREVENTING PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION AYSE ONUT & FATMA GALATYALI
5. AYSE ONUT & FATMA GALATYALI
Task1:
Description
Everyone's name has a surprisingly interesting origin, often fascinating ones, based
around their names. Where does your name come from? Share the story of where your
name comes from and what your name means. The activity helps to build intercultural
respect and understanding.
The questions below will help you write your paragraph about your story.
Write a paragraph in about 80-100 words answering the questions below. Depending on
your story, you may not need to answer all.
“Where does your name come from?”
“Do you like your name? Why or why not?”
“Do you know the meaning of your name?” Explain
“How did you get your name? Who gave you your name?”
“Do you know what your name would have been if you had been born the opposite sex?”
“Do you have a nickname?”
“Have you ever wanted to change your name? If yes, why and what would you want it to
be?”
“Do you get angry when people mispronounce or misspell your name?””
“What do you know about your family name?”
6. ACTIVITY 1: STEREOTYPESACTIVITY 1: STEREOTYPES
European Muslims Christians Jews The
homeless
The
rich
Men Women Asian American
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9. ACTIVITY 3: PROVERBSACTIVITY 3: PROVERBS
HE MAKES A WNE CELLARFROMONE RA S N.İ İ İ
(LEBANON)
HE MAKES A MOUNTA N OUT OF A MOLE-H LL.İ İ
(USA)
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