Answer to Question #223612 in English for Gaskin

Question

Start off by stating the grade level/subject you teach or intend to teach. Brainstorm and explain one activity you could use in your classroom that embraces the concept of multiculturalism, and one activity you could use in your classroom that utilizes differentiation. Provide a rationale for choosing these activities and be sure to support them with citations from your reading resources.

Answer 1

Grade 7 and I would intend to teach race culture and religion .

1. I will celebrate different cultural festivals

An easy and enjoyable way to embrace different cultures, and also one that pupils will find the most fun. Recognising significant festivals across the world are important for educating your class in new cultures, as well as giving the opportunity for some creativity if you assign activities relating to the festival. It will also help build an inclusive atmosphere, making 1st generation immigrants feel more comfortable.

2.Hold a food fair to celebrate different dishes from around the world

This idea could be a full day event or an occasional monthly occurrence. Each pupil could bring in a dish that is commonly eaten in their culture for others to try. They could talk a bit about the history of the dish, or if it is made for a special event or festival. This idea might be particularly good for a food technology class.

I will set presentation projects for students on a culture or nation

For this, icould either get a pupil to write about their own culture and present to the class or you could get pupils to look at a culture other than their own to present on. It might be good to do this in pairs so they can be a bit more confident presenting. This sort of project can add to your curriculum by tying in topics the pupils are currently studying.

For differention I will use following;

1.Using reading materials at varying readability levels;

2.Putting text materials on tape;

3.Using spelling or vocabulary lists at readiness levels of students;

4.Presenting ideas through both auditory and visual means;

5. Using reading buddies; and.