Answer to Question #243525 in English for Bokamoso

Question

1a) Write detailed descriptions of two activities you could ask/make your learners do to help them appreciate cultural diversity among themselves. The first activity must be a reading activity and the second one must be a writing activity. Use the poem ‘Prayer about unity through diversity...’ as the basis for the activities you create (i.e., the activities you create must originate from/be sparked by aspects contained in the poem). Your descriptions must be presented in the sequence or order in which the activities would follow each other if they were presented in an actual classroom. Your answer must be presented in point (bullet) form.

Answer 1

In the classroom, cultural diversity is on the rise. The number of Latino, African-American, and Asian pupils in US public schools topped the number of white students for the first time. According to the United States Census Bureau, people of color will make up more than half of the population by 2050, therefore this trend is expected to continue. It is more vital than ever for teachers to incorporate culturally responsive instruction in the classroom, whether they are teaching elementary school, middle school, or high school students, in our increasingly varied and global society. And the rise in diversity isn't just about color and ethnicity. It can include students of different religion, economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and language background.