Culture and Diversity

"The cultural composition of American Classrooms is constantly evolving." p. 217

What does that mean to you how you prepare as a teacher?

Culture is more than

What is beyond the surface level of Culture?

Caution: Group membership is not destiny.

How do your cultural groups

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How would this

"About 21% of Americans under the age of 18 live below the poverty level: $24, 600, annual income of a family of 4. (Jiang, Ekono & Skinner, 2016)

the rate is higher for African-American, Hispanic--43%
Basically, 44% of children under 18 live in poverty. p.224

Consider how your

Consider

• gender bias
• stereotypical behavior
• your thoughts about cultural groups you are not familiar
• What is relationship to difference? Why is it that way? Do you know to change anything to improve your teaching to be more equitable?

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• Know your self.
• Know your students.
• Teach your Students. (p. 255).

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