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This content delves into the importance of cultural awareness, providing resources and insights to foster diversity and inclusivity in various aspects of society. Learn about different dimensions of diversity such as ethnic, linguistic, and exceptionalities. Explore tools to enhance understanding and acceptance of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Take a quiz to test your knowledge and access valuable links for further exploration.
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Agenda • Good News • Chapter Portion: • Corey Taylor • Steven Singletary
The following quotation, attributed to Martin Niemoeller (1892-1984), • In Germany they came first for the Communists,and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Communist. • Then they came for the Jews,and I didn't speak upbecause I wasn't a Jew. • Then they came for the tradeunionists, and I didn't speak upbecause I wasn't a trade unionist. • Then they came for the Catholics,and I didn't speak upbecause I was a Protestant. • Then they came for me,and by that timeno one was left to speak up.
Quiz • http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/quiz/quiz.html
Cultural Awareness • Multicultural Pavilion • http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/ • University of Maryland Diversity Database • http://www.inform.umd.edu/EdRes/Topic/Diversity/ • US Dept. of State International Information Programs • http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/
Cultural Awareness • Diversity Central • http://www.diversityhotwire.com/ • Multi Cultural Development Center • http://www.mcdc.org/ • Center for Human Origin and Cultural Diversity • http://chocd.umsl.edu/ • Diversity Issues and Response • http://www.cde.ca.gov/iasa/diversity.html
Exceptionalities • Council for Exceptional Children • http://www.cec.sped.org • LD Online • http://www.ldonline.org • Other disabilities • http://arachne.cofc.edu:591/useful/disability/browse.start.htm
Dimensions of Diversity • Gender Diversity • Ethnic Diversity • Linguistic Diversity • Language Differences • English as a Second Language (ESL) – intense training in English • Limited English Proficiency – taught in bilingual class • Dialect – regional and social
Academic Diversity and Exceptionalities • Learning Disabilities • Giftedness • Physical Handicaps • Mental Handicaps • Behavior Disorders • Speech and Language Disabilities • Specialized Health Care Needs