superhero educator dedication to cultural diversity...2. race. 3. safety. 4. expectations of...

Superhero EducatorDedication to

Cultural Diversity

Eugene PitchfordTwitter: @ProfessorEP3

CUW School of Education and

CUW BSU

Group Norms

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Elephants in the Room1. Poverty2. Race3. Safety4. Expectations of students5. The belief that all students can learn6. Fear of being viewed different by your work peers7. The culture of your students8. I am not of the same culture for the students I serve9. My family does not agree and will think less of me

SUPERHERO START 1.0❏ You must embrace and accept cultural

diversity❏ Take a cultural inventory of your students❏ Really experience the community❏ Engage the parents❏ Cultural artifacts in class❏ Conferences❏ BSU’s/Multicultural Groups/ International

Groups/ Special Education Groups❏ Diversity calendar❏ Cultural connection fair❏ Include diversity examples in class work and

homework

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Superhero Start 1.11. Learn the culture of students2. Ice breakers3. Home visits 4. Become knowledgeable of your students5. Church events6. Sporting events7. Intentional experiences in their neighborhood8. Opportunities for food9. Ethnic holidays 10. Review your experiences when you are a minority

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Debriefing Questions1. Identify two businesses that embrace cultural

diversity.2. Reflect on your past teachers. Were they

culturally diverse?3. Think of a teacher that does not celebrate

cultural diversity. Is this teacher successful?4. Will embracing cultural diversity be easy or

difficult for you?5. How can embracing cultural diversity lead to

high student achievement?

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One time I felt like an outsider/stranger in the last three months was when……Now when I look back, what I most remember about ______ is feeling ______.

Celebration Time Share a win from the last three months in which you successfully interacted with people from a culture different than yours!

What are your takeaways from this workshop?

Email: Eugene.Pitchfordiii@cuw.edu

Phone: 262.243.2604

Twitter: @Professorep3