CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN LITERATURE TODAY

INSTRUCTOR(S): Elizabeth Couillard, Wabeno School District
GRADE LEVEL: 7-Post Secondary

"The uniformity of earth's life, more astonishing than its diversity, is accountable by the high probability that we derived, originally, from some single cell, fertilized by a bolt of lightning as the earth cooled."  Lewis Thomas

From melting pot, to salad bowl, to mosaic, America has long been engaged in dialogue regarding the issue of diversity.  Today it is not enough, though, that we teach our students to value diversity.  Today we must find a way to help our students celebrate each other's differences while, at the same time, recognize that we are all one people.  Participants will research and review literature worthy of integration, share successful practices, and create exciting learning units or learning plans that go beyond past practice.  Participants will incorporate factors such as teaching/learning styles and social/emotional intelligence into their projects.

 

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