Context:

During the fall of 2007, I took a class on Learner Diversity (CI 3000) under the advisement of Dr. James Bryant.  These tabs contain the documents that were created during that class.

Impact: 

These projects were designed for teachers to look at the diversity of their students.  This project contains statistics and stereotypes about African Americans, as well as literature and famous African Americans.

Alignment:

Standard 4: Elementary teachers have a broad knowledge and understanding of the major concepts in social studies. 

Indicator 1: Teachers have a basic knowledge and understanding of the tapestry of world cultures.  Teachers: know and appreciate creative works of world cultures; value the contributions of world cultures and religions; have an awareness of, an appreciation for, and sensitivity to diverse cultures; and recognize the impact of social diversity in a complex world.

     I met this standard by researching a different culture, by finding literature from and about another culture, and by finding famous people from a different culture.

Indicator 4: Teachers have knowledge of and appreciation for multicultural children's literature.  Teachers select appropriate literature that is free from racist and sexist bias.

     I met this standard by finding literature about another culture.

Standard 14: Elementary teachers develop strategies to address topics that are controversial to diverse groups.

Indicator 1: Teachers understand and respect that families and communities may have diverse attitudes about the educational process.

     I met this standard by researching how other families and diverse cultures feel.  By looking at different cultures, I have a better understanding of how different cultures and families relate to school and the schooling process.

Indicator 4: Teachers explore multiple viewpoints and respect values consistent with a democratic community by recognizing and valuing the family roles in educating children of diversity.

     I met this standard by looking at the different viewpoints that other cultures have about school.  By knowing that even boys and girls have different values in relation to school and their work, I can be a better teacher.

Indicator 5: Teachers discourage prejudice, derogatory comments and stereotypical perspectives by modeling and selecting bias free instructional materials.

     I met this standard by learning about the stereotypes of other cultures, I know how not to refer to those stereotypes when teaching a diverse classroom.  I also know how to select instructional materials that will not have any biases towards others.

Indicator 6: Teachers search for more effective means of educating all students in creating effective instructional goals, methods, materials, and skills that match the diversity of students.

     I met this standard by learning about diverse learners.  I can use this information in order to create more effective methods of teaching to those diverse students.