Wiki+Discussion+1

Wiki Discussion #1 - Due by Noon, 19 September 2011
Some people believe that Duke Ellington summed up the definition of culture best when he said, "If it sounds good, it is good!" The point being, that defining culture is a difficult task, as it quite broad, and encompasses many dimensions. Most cultural theorists agree that it boils down to behaviors and beliefs, but includes a great deal of specifics and sub-contexts. And learning about and trying to gain cultural competence is a process, not an outcome.

In this journey, as your introduction to the foundations of multicultural, culturally relevant education, with particular attention to its implications in the area of Social Studies, we embark on exploring theories about culture and acquiring skills necessary for successful culturally responsive teaching. To meet our objectives, we have to develop the knowledge and understanding of the wide dimensions comprising culture.

How Do We Define Culture?
In this exercise, we are asking students to re-think your assumptions about the meaning of culture, and based on the readings and class discussions, provide your understanding and definition of culture to the wiki. Your entry may be as long or as short as you'd like, just be sure to get your thoughtful message across.

Please note that your first commentary should be posted as its own conversation thread, not as a reply to someone else's commentary. To do that, go to the "Discussion" tab. Then click on +New Post. Fill in your comments in the boxed section. Submit by clicking on the "Post" button.

Prompt:
==How do the the readings relate to my understanding of the concepts of culture? ==

Good luck!

Cynthia and Edwin