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OMAHA CULTURE WALKS
Purpose Omaha is a divided city; each section has a
distinct culture North Omaha South Omaha West Omaha
The purpose of the Omaha Culture Walk is to provide teacher candidates with opportunities to experience the culture and history of these diverse neighborhoods as they relate to teaching and learning
The Experience
For each neighborhood (North O, South O, West O) there will be four meetings (12 total meetings)
First Meeting
Meet at UNO for an overview of
statistics and information about
that neighborhood’s culture
Second Meeting
Meet with a panel of community
experts to discuss the challenges
and resources in the community
Third Meeting
Meet in a community school to
discuss culturally responsive
teaching strategies with teachers
and administrators
Fourth Meeting
Meet virtually on the wikispace to
reflect on learning and the impact
of information gained through the
Culture Walks.
Benefits Personal enrichment – You can increase your
understandings of your community. Make connections– You can meet area teachers,
community members and administrators. Job preparation- You will be asked about personal
experiences with diversity in every interview. Prevent ‘Culture Shock’ - You will be better
prepared for what you will experience when you begin teaching
To Participate Participation is free! Must pre-register at: http://
culturewalks.wikispaces.com Questions? Contact:
Dr. Sarah Edwards [email protected]
or Jessica Mallory [email protected]