Competency 9
Understands and integrates multicultural perspectives to enhance students’ awareness and appreciation of diverse populations
| One way I met this competency was in my community unit. We talked a lot about the differences within our community, within our county, within our state and within our country. We read a story called Roxaboxen by Alice McLerran and Barbara Cooney. I created a Venn Diagram with the class to show the similarities and differences of our community and Roxaboxen. |
| At Halloween, we had a grandmother from one of the children come in dressed in traditional clothing to teach children about the origin of Halloween. She helped the students create a magic wand and read a story to the class. |
| I tried to pair students up together in different ways depending on the activity. At times, I varied the groups some were boy/girl, higher learners working with the lower learners, free choice by students at times. This enabled all students to work together at different times and get to know one another better. |
| During election time, I read the book Vote by Eileen Christelow. We talked some about one page that was directed at the fact that African Americans were not able to vote until much later. I do not think children are too young to be exposed to this information, when presented in a matter of fact way. |
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