Discussion 5 due by noon on 10/24/11 (Please note that is the day that we reconvene)
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In the first part of our course studies, we’ve gained some knowledge and insight on what it means to engage in Multicultural Education, social justice advocacy and cultural identity (at-large and on a personal level) in our schools and in society. We’ve learned that school culture and social structures are powerful determinants of how student and teachers learn to perceive themselves and each other.
Discussion Prompt:
Drawing from all classroom experiences, create your personal statement about taking Multicultural Education and Anti-racist Education seriously. What do you have to say about teaching to provide equity? What sincere efforts would you propose to reach Multicultural and Social Justice Education goals from different perspectives, to your schools, school districts and in your communities?
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.
NOTE: Please make sure that you to make your response to the prompt. Then please respond to the posts of at least 2 other colleagues from either section. In addition, please be sure to identify who you are -- either at the beginning or at the end of your posts and commentary, be sure to write your first and last names.
In the first part of our course studies, we’ve gained some knowledge and insight on what it means to engage in Multicultural Education, social justice advocacy and cultural identity (at-large and on a personal level) in our schools and in society. We’ve learned that school culture and social structures are powerful determinants of how student and teachers learn to perceive themselves and each other.
Discussion Prompt:
Drawing from all classroom experiences, create your personal statement about taking Multicultural Education and Anti-racist Education seriously. What do you have to say about teaching to provide equity? What sincere efforts would you propose to reach Multicultural and Social Justice Education goals from different perspectives, to your schools, school districts and in your communities?
Lookin' forward to the discussion,
Cynthia & Edwin