Cultural Diversity in Elementary Education According to the Alabama Course of Study, cultural diversity is imperative when it comes to the success of the scientific community. People from all different ethnicities, religions, nationalities, groups, and races have contributed to the world of science and the many groundbreaking discoveries over the course of many centuries. In order for science education to be successful in the elementary classroom, students must find relevance in what they are learning. Not only must students see relevance, but the students must also recognize contributions from people who have a likeness to them, similar backgrounds.
The state of Alabama asserts, “All students, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or cultural …show more content…
Lynch affirms cultural diversity and acceptance is an essential element to an effective classroom. He states, “A primary goal of culturally responsive education is to help all students become respectful of the multitudes of cultures and people that they’ll interact with once they exit the educational setting” (Lynch). The world is much bigger than the state of Alabama. For students to be successful adults in the “real world,” acceptance is key. Not only do students need to understand how to respect cultural differences that they have with others, but they also need to accept their own cultural backgrounds and respect themselves. Students need to first accept and respect their own culture because it is a part of who they are and it is a motive for success. Even in a science classroom, teachers should present successful people from different backgrounds who have made significant contributions to the scientific advancement of the world. Students need something to which they can relate. It is easy to segregate people who fear the unknown and have no desire to learn or try anything different from what they learn at home. The fact that Alabama’s schools only started integrating about 50 years ago illustrates the importance of cultural diversity in the school
The state of Alabama asserts, “All students, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or cultural …show more content…
Lynch affirms cultural diversity and acceptance is an essential element to an effective classroom. He states, “A primary goal of culturally responsive education is to help all students become respectful of the multitudes of cultures and people that they’ll interact with once they exit the educational setting” (Lynch). The world is much bigger than the state of Alabama. For students to be successful adults in the “real world,” acceptance is key. Not only do students need to understand how to respect cultural differences that they have with others, but they also need to accept their own cultural backgrounds and respect themselves. Students need to first accept and respect their own culture because it is a part of who they are and it is a motive for success. Even in a science classroom, teachers should present successful people from different backgrounds who have made significant contributions to the scientific advancement of the world. Students need something to which they can relate. It is easy to segregate people who fear the unknown and have no desire to learn or try anything different from what they learn at home. The fact that Alabama’s schools only started integrating about 50 years ago illustrates the importance of cultural diversity in the school