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Intercultural Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom

Kevin Dolan – Adjunct Math Department SLCC Adjunct Faculty Academy 2012-2013. Intercultural Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom. Definitions. Multicultural Education Values cultural differences Affirms the pluralism that students and teachers reflect. 

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Intercultural Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom

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  1. Kevin Dolan – Adjunct Math Department SLCC Adjunct Faculty Academy 2012-2013 Intercultural Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom

  2. Definitions Multicultural Education Values cultural differences Affirms the pluralism that students and teachers reflect.  Challenges all forms of discrimination in schools and society Diversity Sum of the ways that people are both alike and different.  The dimensions of diversity include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, language, culture, religion, mental and physical ability, class, and immigration status. Inclusion How people of all backgrounds are involved, their perspectives valued, their needs understood Denver Public Schools; 2003; http://diversity.dpsk12.org/definitions

  3. Education and InclusionSLCC’s Mission “Salt Lake Community College is . . . committed to serving the broader community. . . Its mission is to provide quality higher education and lifelong learning to people of diverse cultures, abilities, and ages. . .” -SLCC mission statement; 2012

  4. Education and InclusionSLCC’s Mission Our students’ diversity includes Ethnic & Int’l Background Age Work Experience Education Gender Can we address all of these at once?

  5. Minimizing Divisive Impact We must address these issues “Although cultural differences can never be completely abrogated . . . we do in fact know major conditions which will reduce the divisive impact of cultural differences” Roland Tharp; Systemic Reform: Perspectives on Personalizing Education--Sept. 1994

  6. Be aware of Diversity of all types • Share SLCC Vision, Mission, & Learning Outcomes • Learn about your students’ background • Create a learning environment that minimizes cultural differences How Do We Accomplish our Mission? • Assess our teaching by talking to students

  7. Kaizen – Continuous Improvement • And then keep checking our progress . . . With every class!

  8. “It is never too late to give up your prejudices” ― Henry David Thoreau • “Strength lies in differences, not in similarities” –Steven R. Covey • “How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese?” ― Charles de Gaulle Quotes on Diversity

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