2. IMPORTANCE OF STUDENT DIVERSITY
According to Empirical studies:
socializing and interacting with those of a
different race has a positive personal and
academic influence on students
Improved academic development,
increased cultural awareness,
satisfaction with the college experience
and desire to promote racial acceptance
Reference:
Multicultural
And Diversity
Guide For
Students.
(2019).
Retrieved
February 28,
2020, from
https://www.acc
reditedschoolso
nline.org/resour
ces/student-
diversity-
multicultural/.
3. STUDENT DIVERSITY
FACTORS:
Gender and Racial
Ethnic or cultural
background
(nationality, province,
language)
Reference:
Lucas, Maria
Rita D., &
Corpuz, Brenda
B. (2014).
Facilitating
Learning: A
Metacognitive
Process (4th
ed.). Quezon
City, Metro
Manila: Lori
Mar Publishing,
Inc..
Image
from:http://diversityintheclassroom
ctrivisonno.weebly.com/uploads/5/
1/2/1/51211435/6473695.png?250
4. STUDENT DIVERSITY
FACTORS:
Socioeconomic status (Rich, average,
poor)
Thinking/learning style
Exceptionalities (difficulty in spoken
language comprehension or in seeing,
hearing, etc.)
Reference:
Lucas, Maria
Rita D., &
Corpuz, Brenda
B. (2014).
Facilitating
Learning: A
Metacognitive
Process (4th
ed.). Quezon
City, Metro
Manila: Lori
Mar Publishing,
Inc..
6. HOW STUDENT DIVERSITY ENRICHES
THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
1. Students’ self-awareness is
enhanced by diversity – given
reference points or comparative
perspectives which sharpen
assessment of their own attitudes,
values, and behaviors
Reference:
Lucas, Maria
Rita D., &
Corpuz, Brenda
B. (2014).
Facilitating
Learning: A
Metacognitive
Process (4th
ed.). Quezon
City, Metro
Manila: Lori
Mar Publishing,
Inc..
7. HOW STUDENT DIVERSITY ENRICHES
THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
2. Student diversity contributes to
cognitive development
gaining access to perspectives of peers
To learn from other students aside
from the instructors
Reference:
Lucas, Maria
Rita D., &
Corpuz, Brenda
B. (2014).
Facilitating
Learning: A
Metacognitive
Process (4th
ed.). Quezon
City, Metro
Manila: Lori
Mar Publishing,
Inc..
8. HOW STUDENT DIVERSITY ENRICHES
THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
3. Prepares the learners for their role
as responsible members of society
The classroom becomes a “public
place” where community can be
practiced
Reference:
Lucas, Maria
Rita D., &
Corpuz, Brenda
B. (2014).
Facilitating
Learning: A
Metacognitive
Process (4th
ed.). Quezon
City, Metro
Manila: Lori
Mar Publishing,
Inc..
9. HOW STUDENT DIVERSITY ENRICHES
THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
4. Promotes harmony
As a vehicle for promoting
harmonious race relations
Encouragement to interact
and collaborate with one
another
Reference:
Lucas, Maria
Rita D., &
Corpuz, Brenda
B. (2014).
Facilitating
Learning: A
Metacognitive
Process (4th
ed.). Quezon
City, Metro
Manila: Lori
Mar Publishing,
Inc..
Image from:
https://inclusiveschools.org/wp-
content/uploads/2011/11/kids-on-ipads.png
10. TIPS ON STUDENT DIVERSITY
1. Encourage learners to
share their personal
history and experiences.
2. Integrate learning
experiences and
activities which promote
students’ multicultural
and cross-cultural
awareness
Reference:
Lucas, Maria
Rita D., &
Corpuz, Brenda
B. (2014).
Facilitating
Learning: A
Metacognitive
Process (4th
ed.). Quezon
City, Metro
Manila: Lori
Mar Publishing,
Inc..
Image from:
https://www.eschoolnews.com/files/2
016/07/student-performance.jpg
11. TIPS ON STUDENT DIVERSITY
3. Identify patterns of unity that
transcend group differences
4. Communicate high expectations
to all students from all subgroups
- example: questioning techniques
that elicit student involvement
Reference:
Lucas, Maria
Rita D., &
Corpuz, Brenda
B. (2014).
Facilitating
Learning: A
Metacognitive
Process (4th
ed.). Quezon
City, Metro
Manila: Lori
Mar Publishing,
Inc..
12. TIPS ON STUDENT DIVERSITY
6. Vary the examples you use to
illustrate concepts in order to
provide multiple context that are
relevant to students from diverse
background
Evocative discussion
Situational , sharing if experiences related to the topic
Reference:
Lucas, Maria
Rita D., &
Corpuz, Brenda
B. (2014).
Facilitating
Learning: A
Metacognitive
Process (4th
ed.). Quezon
City, Metro
Manila: Lori
Mar Publishing,
Inc..
13. TIPS ON STUDENT DIVERSITY
5. Use varied instructional methods to
accommodate student diversity in
learning styles
Sensory/perceptual modalities (orally, print,
diagram/pictures, “hands on” etc.
Instructional formats (class discussion, groups
work, lectures, demonstration, etc)
Unstructured (trial & error), structured (step by
step instruction)
Independent learning (ex.:individual presentation),
interdependent learning (collaborative activities)
Reference:
Lucas, Maria
Rita D., &
Corpuz, Brenda
B. (2014).
Facilitating
Learning: A
Metacognitive
Process (4th
ed.). Quezon
City, Metro
Manila: Lori
Mar Publishing,
Inc..
14. TIPS ON STUDENT DIVERSITY
7. Adapt to the students diverse
backgrounds and learning styles
by allowing them personal choice
and decision-making opportunities
concerning what they will learn and
how they will learn it.
Reference:
Lucas, Maria
Rita D., &
Corpuz, Brenda
B. (2014).
Facilitating
Learning: A
Metacognitive
Process (4th
ed.). Quezon
City, Metro
Manila: Lori
Mar Publishing,
Inc..
15. TIPS ON STUDENT DIVERSITY
8. Diversify your methods of assessing
and evaluating student learning
Varying what you do with teaching
Varying what you ask students to do to
demonstrate learning:
- paper and pencil test, written
assignments, oral reports, panel
presentation, group projects, visual
presentations (slides, powerpoint, etc)
Reference:
Lucas, Maria
Rita D., &
Corpuz, Brenda
B. (2014).
Facilitating
Learning: A
Metacognitive
Process (4th
ed.). Quezon
City, Metro
Manila: Lori
Mar Publishing,
Inc..
16. TIPS ON STUDENT DIVERSITY
9. Form group of students with
different learning styles, different
cultural backgrounds, etc.
Peer-learning group strategies
- students are exposed to the
perspectives of other students
- there’s appreciation of multiple viewpoints
- different approaches to learning
Reference:
Lucas, Maria
Rita D., &
Corpuz, Brenda
B. (2014).
Facilitating
Learning: A
Metacognitive
Process (4th
ed.). Quezon
City, Metro
Manila: Lori
Mar Publishing,
Inc..
17. REFERENCES
Multicultural And Diversity Guide For Students. (2019). Retrieved
February 28, 2020, from
https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/student-diversity-
multicultural/.
Lucas, Maria Rita D., & Corpuz, Brenda B. (2014). Facilitating Learning: A
Metacognitive Process (4th ed.). Quezon City, Metro Manila: Lori Mar
Publishing, Inc..