The document discusses various aspects of student diversity, including racial, cultural, ethnic, and English as a second language (ESL) diversity. It notes both benefits and challenges of diversity, such as new immigrants reviving local economies but also new conflicts arising. It emphasizes that diversity need not be a problem if schools and communities respond appropriately. It also discusses how teaching about diversity can help develop student understanding and decrease negative feelings toward other groups.

1. Student Diversity Matthew Bejot Melissa Ratliff Dave Carmichael Doug Maclean

2. Racial Diversity “ How we respond to the increase in diversity in America will be a challenge for many schools and communities, but it need not be a problem.” Pedro A. Noguera, Ph.D., Berkeley, California

3. Racial Diversity First the cons: There will be many different languages spoken in one place. New minorities bring conflicts with the residents who see them as inferior. America still viewed as a “melting pot” instead of a “diverse showcase”. Teachers must change our approach diversity even though we don’t like change. “ How we respond to the increase in diversity in America will be a challenge for many schools and communities, but it need not be a problem.” Pedro A. Noguera, Ph.D., Berkeley, California

4. Racial Diversity Now the pros: New immigrants often revive the local economies. More diverse people employed means more support for social services as people live longer. Teachers can develop curricula to promote awareness, reduce fear and reduce insecurities. This translates into students learning respect for others because of their differences. “ How we respond to the increase in diversity in America will be a challenge for many schools and communities, but it need not be a problem.” Pedro A. Noguera, Ph.D., Berkeley, California

5. Cultural Diversity “ Culture is activities and beliefs that help us handle and live with this awesome mental state we find ourselves in called human consciousness.” –Anonymous

6. Cultural Diversity What is the role of recognizing cultural diversity in our classrooms? The main job in the classroom is to teach the subject. We need to create classroom culture in order to teach more effectively We need to be open to our students’ personal cultures as well.

7. Cultural Diversity Everyone’s world is changing… As cultures blend it is important to clarify which parts of our culture we will not sacrifice: Freedom of expression Civic responsibility Respect for individual rights Try taking the culture quiz at: http:// channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/worldsapart /

8. Ethnic Diversity What does “ethnic” really mean? - adjective : denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people

9. Ethnic Diversity Students can be ethnically divided based on several factors. Religion Culture Language Etc.

10. Ethnic Diversity Why teach about ethnic diversity? Develop an understanding in students about their peers. Provide historical background on the effects of ethnicity on society. Help instill a sense of values based on ethnic diversity. Education helps decrease negative feelings toward other groups.

11. ESL What does ESL mean E nglish as a S econd L anguage Students who are classified as ESL speak a language other as English as their primary language.

12. ESL Items ESL students have difficulty with Pronunciation Grammar Differences between written and spoken English Varieties of English

13. Web Resources STEP Language and Literacy Reference Site http://suse-step.stanford.edu/resources/LanguageSite/index.html Resource for teachers of diverse learners ERIC Digests http://www.ericdigests.org/ Provides articles on various educational issues National Geographic Worlds Apart Quiz http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/worldsapart/ “ A crash course in cultural diversity” Project More http:// education.uncc.edu/more/StartResources/OnlineRes.htm Content specific resource for teachers dealing with ESL

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