bridging cultural differences
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Bridging Cultural Differences. Barbara Illowsky Jane Patton. The USA today. A melting pot A tapestry A salad bowl/stew A mosaic/quilt. What is the purpose of multicultural education? . to help assimilate immigrant students' cultures into the mainstream of American life; . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Rejects racism, discriminationAffirms pluralism, equityA critical pedagogy; dynamicSelf –reflectiveStudent-centeredInclusive
Please write down: 1 idea/point about Multicultural Education you understand well
1 idea/point about Multicultural Education you are confused or unsure about
(Pass paper in, then stand and stretch)
CAT: Classroom Assessment Technique
CAT: What is it?
CATs: Purpose?
CAT vs. QuizCAT: Research into the process of learning (assessment for instruction improvement)Quiz: Research into student learning outcomes (evaluation of student knowledge)
CATs: TypesShort & Simple - 2 - 5 minutesLong & involved - full class period Written - individual responses (f2f or online)Oral - focus groupsIndividualGroup
CATs: How to do them?Pick a simple one
Try one per week, then build up Use the resultsLet students know their feedback is valuedENJOY!!!
ReferenceAngelo, T. A., & Cross, P. K. (2003).Classroom Assessment Techniques: A Handbook for College Teachers (2nd ed). Jossey Bass Higher and Adult Education Series
P.S. You’ll be doing CATs over the next few days!