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EDU230 Cultural Diversity in the Classroom

Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 Discuss how a teacher should attempt to connect with students who do not share a similar background, life experiences, or situations that influence learning. Consider empathy versus sympathy in terms of your response as well as the individual needs of students.

DQ2 What cultural challenges do you see happening in your future schools/classrooms and with your students? Keep in mind your own perspective as well as those of your students.

 

EDU230 Cultural Diversity in the Classroom

Week 2 Discussion

DQ1 Is it important for parents to know what is happening at school, specifically in their own children’s classrooms? Why or why not?

DQ2 What role does technology have in the school’s communication with parents/guardians? How do you believe this will increase in the coming years?

 

EDU230 Cultural Diversity in the Classroom

Week 3 Discussion

DQ1 Why should teachers seek to understand the perspectives of their students’ cultures, customs, and traditions?

DQ2 What is a current multicultural practice being implemented in your state or local school district? Do you feel this approach encompasses all cultures in your community? Why or why not?

 

EDU230 Cultural Diversity in the Classroom

Week 4 Discussion

DQ1 What challenges do today’s teachers have in their classrooms that yesterday’s teachers did not experience?

DQ2 Based on the assigned readings, in your opinion, what is the most important transformation to happen in schools? Why?

 

EDU230 Cultural Diversity in the Classroom

Week 5 Discussion

DQ1 In your own words, what is differentiated instruction for diverse student populations?

DQ2 How does the use of different assessments support the use of differentiated instructions?

 

EDU230 Cultural Diversity in the Classroom

Week 6 Discussion

DQ1 When was the last time you were encouraged, praised, and/or valued by a compliment? Why as a society do we not do this more often? How do you think this affects students?

DQ2 What role does the school or education system play in building self-confidence and self-esteem of youth? Why is this not done more often? Explain.

 

EDU230 Cultural Diversity in the Classroom

Week 7 Discussion   

DQ1 Why is classroom management a critical focus of effective instruction?

DQ2 Provide at least two common concerns or issues with cooperative learning. Highlight at least two effective teaching strategies to support the use and effect of cooperative learning.