This document provides guidance for educators on teaching tolerance and embracing diversity. It outlines objectives for educators to identify themselves as lifelong learners, define prejudice and bias, promote learning, and communicate effectively with diverse cultures. The document emphasizes the importance of self-reflection to understand one's own identity and perspectives. It also stresses creating a learning environment where students feel comfortable sharing ideas and where different learning styles are addressed. Overall, the document encourages educators to continually improve themselves and lead by example in promoting cultural awareness and acceptance.

1. TEACHING TOLERANCE AND
EMBRACING DIVERSITY
By: April R. Baxter-Simmons
A Guide for Educators to Prepare our World to become Diverse Thinkers and Culturally
Sensitive

2. OBJECTIVES
After this presentation you will be able to….
• Identify yourself as a lifetime learner
• Define yourself and who you are in this universe
• Define prejudice and bias. Identify which ones you have.
• Promote awareness that learning is a necessary component in
order to be an effective teacher.
• Define the different types of learning styles.
• Communicate effectively with people of different cultures.

3. MISSION TO ENHANCE TEACHING
AND LEARNING
As teachers the roles will be reversed as
you will be forced to learn.
The students will now be your teachers,
giving you a new outlook on life itself.

4. WHO AM I
• We are all different, we come from
different walks of life. What makes
us special is our story and our
personal history that we can share
and offer to the world.
• As you examine yourself take the
time to ask the yourself “What is my
story, who am I”?
• The key to helping others and
promoting awareness is knowing
oneself.

5. QUIZ
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOURSELF
Answer these questions as honestly as you can….
True or False
1. I am a prejudice person
2. I am believe that all individuals are capable of learning
3. I am a bias person at times
4. I believe that learning is a necessary component in order to be an
effective teacher.

6. HOW WELL DID YOU DO
Self Grading System
• If you answered true to all of
these questions then you have
what it takes to be a true leader
and advisory for your students.
• If you answered false to some of
the questions then you are
almost there, but not quite yet.
• If you answered false to more
than half of the questions then
LISTEN UP GOOD!!

7. COMMUNICATION IS KEY
Getting to know yourself is the first step, but being aware of your actions and working
with barriers to communication is another intricate step in the process of being more
culturally aware.
So you have admitted that you have some flaws about yourself now its time to work
on communicating effectively so that your personal opinions and ideas are not
imposed on others.

8. BODY LANGUAGE
Be aware of the message your body sends to others because send
an unintended message to your audience.
Attentive
Demeanor
Negative/Defensive

9. KNOWLEDGE OF THE TOPIC
Do Your Homework!!!!!!!
• Knowledge is POWER!
• Never make a definitive decision about
something until after you have taken
the time to research it thoroughly.
• Practice Acceptance!!
APPLY THIS CONCEPT TO PEOPLE AND
PLACES ALL THE TIME
Have a reason for all actions never leave
room for “I don’t know”

10. ATMOSPHERE FOR LEARNING
The atmosphere must be set for learning, growth and acceptance. You set
the tone of the atmosphere based on your attitude and your approach to
your audience.
Your job is to cultivate an atmosphere where students or individuals….
• Feel like they are able to express themselves freely
• Are able to speak out against any issues they may have
• Are able to trust the administration team as well as their instructors.
• Can come together and learn.
In order for this to happen you must…..

11. ….Address each individuals learning styles and be open to
implementing new activities and exercises.
What type of Learners Are You
Teaching???
~
Visual?
Kinesthetic?
Auditory?

12. KINESTHETIC LEARNERS
• Learn by doing
• Hands on approach to learning

13. VISUAL LEARNERS
• Learn by seeing!
• Learning by the use of visual aids such as pictures and diagrams that help an
individual connect certain key concepts and ideas.

14. AUDITORY LEARNERS
• Learn by hearing
• Information is better retained when giving lectures.
• Understanding is better gained through explanation
of concepts and ideas.

15. TYING IT ALL TOGETHER
• Examine where you are now.
• Evaluate the details of your surroundings and make yourself familiar with the
things you are not use to or cannot explain.
• Address the possible barriers to communication and make sure you consider
them as you attempt to communicate.
• Cultivate an atmosphere for learning so that people are receptive to the
information you are sharing.
• Develop different methods to make learning possible for all students.

16. REPEAT THE CYCLE AND TEACH
SOMEONE ELSE
• Change does not stop with you, but
it starts with you.
• Lead by example so that others can
follow.
• Share what you have learned with
others so that we all can grow

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