Vicky Loras gave a presentation on multiculturalism and diversity in education. She discussed her own multicultural background and family history dating back 300 years across several countries. For young learners, she recommends activities that explore their own cultural backgrounds through flags, food, music and objects from their home countries. She listed several books that teach about different cultures. For adult students, she provided icebreaker questions that incorporate cultural elements. The presentation suggested resources on multiculturalism and ways to contact the presenter for further materials.

1. MULTICULTURALISM IN THE CLASSROOM A Presentation on Multiculturalism and Diversity in Education By Vicky Loras REFORM SYMPOSIUM FOR EDUCATION, RSCON3 29-31 July 2011

2. My Multicultural Story Born in Canada

3. Parents born in Greece but raised in Canada

4. Family history dating back 300 years: Ancestors in France, Italy, then Greece...

5. Before that: Who knows?

6. Young Learners (Image by Richard Radstone)

7. Ideas for Young Learners Get them talking about their own countries first: Flags, Food, Climate, People – Anything!

8. Show and Tell: They can bring in things from their countries (objects, souvenirs, food, even music and songs)