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TSL550 School, Community, and Family Culture

Week 1 Discussion

DQ 1Why is it important for teachers to understand the theories of ethnic identity that were presented in your required reading?

DQ 2Historical events are often summarized too succinctly in textbooks. How could the exclusion of racially relevant details contribute to racism, stereotyping, or discrimination?

 

TSL550 School, Community, and Family Culture

Week 2 Discussion

DQ 1What is the relationship between the language spoken in the home and the rate at which an additional language is learned?

DQ 2Provide an example of gender bias that has been fostered in an English language learning environment. What should instructors do to address this type of bias when it is encountered?

 

TSL550 School, Community, and Family Culture

Week 3 Discussion

DQ 1Define assimilation, pluralism, and suppression and provide an example of each.  How can this knowledge affect your relationships with students and their family?

DQ 2From Table 12.1 Debunking Common Myths about English Language Learners (ELLs) in the textbook, choose one myth, share the reality, and defend the reality with real-life examples. Include at least one scholarly source to support your position.

 

TSL550 School, Community, and Family Culture

Week 4 Discussion

DQ 1Explain why incorporating technology in alignment with multicultural education is relevant in K-12 education. Include in your response how utilizing technology can assist students in identifying with individuals who have made contributions in education, science, math, history, technology, and how this makes school relevant.

DQ 2Guidelines for cultural differences are discussed in your required reading. Which were you aware of and which ones were you not aware of?  Why is this knowledge beneficial to teachers?

 

TSL550 School, Community, and Family Culture

Week 5 Discussion

DQ 1What is the relationship between parental involvement and student achievement?

DQ 2Many times teachers struggle to make contact with parents to share a student’s academic success, academic struggles, and behavioral issues.  What are three methods you utilize when you cannot make contact with a parent?

 

TSL550 School, Community, and Family Culture

Week 6 Discussion

DQ 1How can teachers help students identify biases, stereotypes, and omissions in literature, media, and curriculum?

DQ 2Why is fair-minded critical thinking necessary in multicultural teaching?