Write a 2-3 page paper about multicultural education in today’s society.
i)Answer the following questions:
(1)Why is multicultural education important?
(2)How will you implement it into your classroom?
(3)What strategies can you use in a multicultural classroom to reach a diverse group of learners?
(4)Submit the assignment by the end of week three.
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This paper deals specifically with the multicultural diversity issues that I face teaching in Appalachian Southern Ohio. While the specifics differ from those in Arizona, the underlying principles remain the same for teaching diverse groups anywhere.
AZ- Arizona's Professional Teacher Standards
Standard 1:The teacher designs and plans instruction that develops students'
abilities to meet Arizona's academic standards and the district's
assessment plan.The performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the
teacher?s planning:
Assessed performance 4:Addresses any physical, mental, social, cultural, and community differences
among learners
Standard 2:The teacher creates and maintains a learning climate that supports
the development of students' abilities to meet Arizona's academic
standards.The performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the
teacher:
Assessed performance 4:Respects the individual differences among learners
Standard 3:The teacher implements and manages instruction that develops
students' abilities to meet Arizona's academic standardsThe performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the
teacher:
Assessed performance 8:Incorporates strategies which address the diverse needs of learners, and
demonstrates multicultural sensitivity