1. Culture The sum of attitudes, customs, and beliefs that distinguishes one group of people from another. Culture is transmitted through language, material objects, ritual, institutions, and art, from one generation to the next.
10. Ideologies A set of specific ideas, attitudes and beliefs. Provides or advocates a coherent plan for social, political, or economic action. Typically a persisting cultural function in all social systems. Have differing dominant aspects of social organization in various cultural groups. Ideologies reinforce equality/inequality norms: Racial, ethnic, women, children, elderly, etc.i
11. Question and Answer Do ideologies create social and cultural problems?
12. Cultural identity : structure / socialization within North American culture Cultural identity: the identity of a group or culture, or of an individual as far as one is influenced by one's belonging to a group or culture. Value conflict: System of schooling values in north American culture: life is about getting to that end. http://souljerky.com/_media/swf/alan_watts_life.swf Culture is the primary lens through which we see power and the primary form of difference in culture is through the lens of power. – Linda Wheeldon
13. If classroom expectations are limited by our own cultural orientations, we impede successful learners guided by Another cultural orientation. If we only teach according to the ways we ourselves learn best, we are also likely to thwart successful learners who may share our cultural background but whose learning styles deviate from our own. (Bennett, C. Comprehensive Multicultural Education, p. 116)
17. Ceremony I will tell you something about stories, [he said] They aren't just entertainment Don’t be fooled. They are all we have, you see, All we have to fight off Illness and death. You don’t have anything. If you don’t have the stories.
18. Here, put your hand on it See, it is moving There is life here For the people And in the belly of this story the rituals and the ceremony are still growing.
19. Native Summit Elders Holistic Dual citizenship? Acknowledgement Low self esteem is huge in today's teens
23. Japanese In class Not in class Collective / Cooperation Subway Self centered approach
24. Arab Male Family approach Culturally Goals / Control / Helplessness Input of students is key
25. Haiti Oral Bedtime Debate / Constructive argument Create classroom where airing views is good!
26. What can we learn? Native – Build students up! Someone with a sense of self worth will learn much more! Chinese – Effort is an important factor! Japan – Cooperation of the whole class rather than a class of individuals. Arab – Allow students to assist in the goal setting process of what do to and allow a ceritan amount of control! Haiti – Encourage healthy debate and constructive argument.
29. The Controversy of Religion in the Classroom: Background Since the 1950s, there has been controversy over religion in the public school system Multiculturalism as federal policy reduced emphasis on religious instruction Two major court trials 1980s case over the Lord’s Prayer 1990s case over religious symbols Gordon Dirks
30. Current Controversies Quebec: Compulsory world religion curriculum Protest marches and 1700 parental requests to have children excused
31. Current Controversies: Quebec Against Agree Confusing for young children to form spiritual identity Takes away parents moral authority over the education of their children Infringes on parental rights of religious instruction Course instructed objectively Promotes equality, respect and tolerance Explains to children the diversity they now live in Does not limit parents’ ability to pass religious beliefs Right to ignorance is not protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
32. Current Controversies: Alberta Bill 44 Written notice required when sex, religion or sexual orientation are to be covered in the curriculum Parents can then pull child out of planned lesson Parents can file human rights complaints against teachers and school districts No restrictions placed on casual classroom discussion
33. Discussion What do you think about the approaches of Quebec and Alberta? Which side do you most agree with? Quebec’s compulsory religious education OR Alberta’s parental authority over religious education Alternatives?
34. Language
35. Basic Educational:Global Action For Children The right of access to education - Education must be available for, accessible to and inclusive of all children. The right to quality education - Education needs to be child-centered, relevant and embrace a broad curriculum, and be appropriately resourced and monitored. The right to respect within the learning environment- Education must be provided in a way that is consistent with human rights, equal respect for culture, religion and language and free from all forms of violence.
39. Parental Involvement: Communicate frequently Be consistent Keep interactions to the point (simplify) Awareness of non-verbal communication Awareness of cultural-based assumptions about education
40. Hello, How are you? Shauna: German Mike: Greek Susan: Hebrew Josh: French Jill: Spanish
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