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Multicultural literacy involves understanding different knowledge creators and addressing issues like discrimination. It aims to foster cultural awareness and promote diversity, equity, and social justice. Teachers can embrace multicultural literacy in the classroom by using multicultural literature, celebrating cultural festivals, learning about student backgrounds, including diverse books and guest speakers, and setting projects about different cultures. The goal is for students to respect various perspectives and value cultural diversity.
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- 1. MULTICULTURAL LITERACY REPORTER: MIRAMAR CASIPONG
- 2. MULTICULTURAL LITERACY CONSISTS OF THE SKILLS AND ABILITY TO IDENTIFY THE CREATORS OF KNOWLEDGE AND THEIR INTERESTS. REPORTER: MIRAMAR CASIPONG
- 3. MULTICULTURAL LITERACY BRINGS ATTENTION TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE TO FOSTER CULTURAL AWARENESS BY ADDRESSING DIFFICULT ISSUES LIKE DISCRIMINATION AND OPPRESSION TOWARDS OTHER ETHNICITIES.
- 4. HOW TO PROMOTE MULTICULTURAL LITERACY? ONE WAY IS TO USE MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE IN THE SCHOOL
- 5. MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE IS USED AS A TOOL TO OPEN STUDENT’S MINDS. IT HELPS TO STIMULATES AN UNDERSTANDING OF AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE FROM OTHER CULTURES
- 6. MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE RACISM-discrimination, or antagonism by an individual, community, or institution against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group. IS USED TO EXAMINE RACISM
- 7. SEVEN WAYS TO EMBRACE MULTICULTURALISM IN THE CLASSROOM 1. CELEBRATE DIFFERENT CULTURAL FESTIVALS.
- 8. SEVEN WAYS TO EMBRACE MULTICULTURALISM IN THE CLASSROOM 2. ATTEMPT TO LEARN A BIT MORE ABOUT THE DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS OF PUPILS IN YOUR CLASS.
- 9. SEVEN WAYS TO EMBRACE MULTICULTURALISM IN THE CLASSROOM 3. INCLUDE A VARIETY OF BOOKS IN YOUR CLASSROOM BOOK COLLECTION.
- 10. SEVEN WAYS TO EMBRACE MULTICULTURALISM IN THE CLASSROOM 4. HOLD A FOOD FAIR TO CELEBRATE DIFFERENT DISHES FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
- 11. SEVEN WAYS TO EMBRACE MULTICULTURALISM IN THE CLASSROOM 5. SET PRESENTATION PROJECTS FOR STUDENTS ON A CULTURE OR NATION
- 12. SEVEN WAYS TO EMBRACE MULTICULTURALISM IN THE CLASSROOM 6. HOST A CULTURE DAY
- 13. SEVEN WAYS TO EMBRACE MULTICULTURALISM IN THE CLASSROOM 7. HOLD EVENTS WITH GUESTS AND MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS
- 14. Students with different race, religion, and cultural groups they embrace diverse behaviors cultural values, patterns of practice, and communication. They are common in educational opportunity. Teachers should teach other cultures. Teach students to view the world from many angles and create respect for diversity. Educators need to acknowledge and address diversity issues.
- 15. QUESTIONS 1.WHAT IS MULTICULTURAL LITEACY? 2.WHAT IS THE MAIN GOAL OF MULTICULTURAL LITERACY? 3. GIVE SOME WAYS TO EMBRACE MULTICULTURAL LITERACY IN THE CLASSROOM