Spring Semester 2013

February 25 through March 14

February 25
Topic: Defining Multicultural / Diversity Education
Key Question: What are your expectations and goals for this class?
Homework: Read Chapters 1 and 2

February 26
Topic: Terminology for teaching from a diverse perspective.
Key Questions: How do we know who we are? How do others see us?
Homework: Read Chapter 3
Due Dates: Note: McMenu assignments and due dates. Write down your choices and dates to turn in.

February 28 ~ 10:30-11:30
Topic: Diversity pedagogy
Key Question: How do we teach to reach all students?
Homework: Read Chapters 4 -5
Due Dates: ABC POEM

March 4
Topic: Our cultural lenses
Key Questions: Who are the students in my classes? How do I relate to them?
Homework: Read Chapter 6
Due Dates: McMenu Assignments due throughout the next two weeks

March 5
Topic: Social class
Key Question: What role does economics play in learning?
Homework: Read Chapter 7

March 7
Topic: Teaching for social justice / Instruction for all
Key Questions: Why am I a teacher? How do I make sure that my teaching is culturally sensitive? What is meant by Culturally Relevant Pedagogy?
Homework: Read Chapters 8 and 9

March 11
Topic: The school context
Key Questions: How do I infuse my curriculum to be culturally appropriate? Is my school supportive of diversity?
Homework: Read Chapter 10

March 12
Topic: The community context
Key Question: How do I create learning communities internally and externally to the classroom that are respectful of all cultures?
Due Dates: EDOK

March 14
In-Class Reflection