Language Diversity
What is language diversity
Different languages, dialects, and ways of speaking among people in a society or classroom
The civil rights case that determined that racially segregated schools were unconstitutional
what is Brown v. Board of Education
Equality is giving everyone the same things, whereas equality is giving everyone what they need to succeed.
What is equality Vs equity?
Culturally responsive teaching means using students' cultures and experiences to help them learn and create an inclusive environment.
What is culturally responsive teaching?
What is the misconception about only celebrating cultural holidays in the classroom?
The misconception is that celebrating holidays from different cultures makes a class multicultural.
How can teachers support students who are learning (ESL) English as a second language?
clear language, visual aids, real life examples, and provide many chances to practice speaking and interacting. A supportive classroom environment
Landmark federal legislation that banned racial segregation.
what is Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Why is equity important in the classroom?
Educational equity recognizes the inequalities that exist due to socioeconomic status, language differences, or ethnic background that may diminish progress.
Culturally responsive teachers use multiple ways to measure student understanding instead of relying only on this common traditional method.
What are standardized tests?
What is the misconception that multicultural education only relates to some lessons?
The misconception is that multicultural education only relates to history and English.
Why should schools respect and value students' native languages?
they are part of students’ culture and identity and help students feel respected and confident.
Federal legislation banning discriminatory practices that interfered with the voting rights of people of color.
What is Voting Rights Act of 1965?
Equality: giving all students the same textbooks.
Equity: providing extra tutoring or resources to students facing language or learning barriers.
What are examples of equity vs. equality?
A law that was signed by President Barack Obama in 2015 is to provide all students (whether from race, ethnicity, or culture) to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.
What is the Every Student Succeeds Act?
What is the misconception that multicultural education is only necessary in minority-majority schools?
The misconception is that multicultural education is only necessary at schools with large minority populations.
How can language differences lead to misunderstandings between teachers and students?
when students do not understand vocabulary, slang, idioms, or instructions used by teachers.
A major civil rights case brought by Chinese American students in which the Supreme Court ruled that schools failed to teach English-learning students effectively. (Schools had to establish resources for multilingual students)
What is Lau V. Nichols of 1974?
Why might giving every student the same resources not always be fair?
This is an example of equality, but it may not be fair because it’s not exactly giving the students what they need- individualized for their success.
A way to measure economic success in society, they are determined by factors which include occupation, education, and income.
What is socioeconomic status and how are they determined?
Who benefits from multicultural education?
All students benefit, not just minority students
Why is language diversity important in preparing students for a global society?
helps students understand different cultures and communicate with people around the world.
Required U.S. public schools to use standardized tests to measure students' performance, to allow teachers to meet students where they are and help them improve.
What is No Child Left Behind Act of 2001?
A teaching approach that recognizes students' learning in different ways and uses different strategies
What is differentiated instruction?
To immerse students deeply in gaining a core understanding about teaching, learning, and experiential knowledge.
What is a major challenge to prepare culturally-responsive teachers?
Why should teachers consider their own culture?
It helps teachers understand their biases and teach better.