Minority students are to be succeeding in school and in higher education. Even though the numbers seem to be low it is a big jump compared to the success that their immigrant parents who were not given the opportunity to receive a education. Luckily, specific teachers, adults and higher systems have found ways to help students achieve in a system where they are not expected to succeed. Also the way parents and families are thinking of what it means to be successful it opens doors for students who might be stuck between taking care of their family or taking their families jobs as gardeners, construction, or labor workers. Teachers who want their students to have a chance to achieve and going to college they are going against given curriculum and “As they observed teacher-student interactions and participation structures, they found teachers who used language interaction patterns that approximated the students ' home cultural patterns were more successful in improving student academic performance” (Ladson-Billings).…
Most people had the perception that this case only dealt with schooling prior to the post-secondary level, however that is not true, according to Strayhorn and Johnson. With programs at universities such as the MACIE program at Bowling Green State University, which Pempho is a member of, these types of programs encourage a more diverse student body and supports the rulings of Brown v. Board of Education that separate is not equal. Another key piece of legislation that addresses diversity within universities is Grutter v. Bollinger. This case dealt with diversity being a factor in university admissions. Again, programs such as the MACIE program and schools that factor in diversity into the admission process are not looking to discriminate, but…
Nicholas Holbrook Engl 1302.W31C Annotated Bibliography Hyman, Jeremy. “Why Does Diversity Matter at College Anyway?” U.S. News and World Report. U.S. News and World Report.…
For decades, the United States has been described as a “melting pot” of different cultures. As the population of the United States increases, factors such socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic diversity continue to grow as well. Multiculturalism can be seen in all aspects of life, including university education. With increasing minority populations at colleges across the nation, an education in diversity becomes more important. Promoting an education in diversity in university life and cultural courses not only discourages students from developing disrespectful preconceptions but also prepares them for the diverse environment of the modern workplace.…
Including Everyone Being a minority in America come with many disadvantages socially and economically. Though when people think of the hardship minorities’ face many do not think the feeling of disconnect to a majority of marginalized groups feel towards their school community as a problem. Both white and non-white student can feel disconnected to their schools, but the lack of ties minorities experience stems from the lack of effort on schools to make their students feel included. In schools, students feel as if only white European culture is normal and important, which leaves anyone from non-dominate cultures with nothing but invalidation. School are becoming more diversified but little is being done to accommodate these new faces.…
Diversity is defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary as the quality or state of having many different forms, types, ideas, etc. and the state of having people who are different races or who have different cultures in a group or organization (Merriam-Webster 's online dictionary, 1999). Diversity in higher education is represented by the diverse groups of faculty, staff and students that make up the college community, that include but are limited to race, ethnicity, and gender. Student affairs professionals with the guidance of executive staff, have the responsibility of providing an environment that is welcoming and promotes growth. Along with diversity, come the varied viewpoints and differences of options. Creating an environment conducive to what the world around us represents, provides a campus community with a foundation of experiences.…
Karen Wise EDU 332 Chuck Schierloh October 5th, 2015 Prompt #3 In schools today, they are experiencing rapid growth in the number of student who are more culturally diverse. We often wondering how to deal with the issues that come along with diversity in the classroom. In Chapters 5 and 6 of the book called The Ethics of Teaching by Kenneth Strike and Jonas Soltis, the issues of multiculturalism, religious diversity and how to act professionally when faced with these situations. The objective is try to find a solution for dealing with diversity in a school.…
Introduction: As the United States of America becomes more culturally diverse in its population, the need to address that diversity within our schools is rapidly increasing. This increase in diversity is creating a challenge for educators across the nation because our nation’s teaching force remains predominately white (Caucasian)and English speaking in make-up and the number of culturally diverse teachers is in a state of decline (Gay, 2003). Educators must accept the fact that students who enter their schools/classrooms bring with them major differences concerning their cultural and ethnic background. While the original research was mainly focused on differences in culture regarding race, researchers are now paying closer attention to…
The scientific method is a method used by sociologists to deliver sound sociological research with the use of empirical evidence(Little, W. et al. ,2014)The three first steps of the scientific method will be used to write about ethnic diversity in college. The discussion on my hypothesis on ethnic diversity in college will be using the theories of structural functionalism,symbolic interactionism and social construction. Do colleges which state ethnic diversity in their policies really practice it?It is stated in almost every university policy today,the paper will try to elaborate on whether it is really practiced as stated or whether it is just a strategy to attract students.…
Diversity at College Campus Many people see diversity and automatically think about race, but diversity goes beyond race. Diversity in college means more than just the skin color of a person, it means change, tolerance, culture, ethnicity, and gender, among other things. Therefore, diversity shapes as an individual. This country is blessed to have a great cultural diversity. For this reason it is beneficial to consider how institutions view their diverse student populations.…
I come from a world of a small Colombian family in an American life with a vase difference in culture. I have learn how to adjust in both cultures and traveled to other cultures to aid in their community. Even though the cultures have their own contrast I have witness a some similarities which I believe Amherst College diversity has in their community. My experiences of community have made me socially perceptive. When I was younger my parents were part of a hispanic program while I assisted an american one.…
The diversity is not only in skin color, but also in thoughts and perceptions. Many students do not come from a traditional background where their parents were afforded a higher education. The passion and desire of these individuals are an inspiration in my academic journey. Words Used: 0 out of 200 • *…
An article by Patricia Gurin and Biren A. Nagda t, “Getting to the what, how and why of diversity on campus,” had described the cause and effect of diversity on campus. The authors argued on social psychological theories of campus diversity programs. “Making a case for moving beyond traditional intergroup harmony or intergroup solidarity approaches, a model that uses group identities as resources for intergroup understanding and collaboration” (Gurin, Nagda). This model would in fact facilitate engagement among students to discuss similarity or disagreement in group characteristics and encounters. Many other models have argued on social psychological theories.…
The Struggle of International Students at Community Colleges As the United States known to be the land of opportunities, the land of immigrants, better rights, equality, freedom, social interactions, better education, and good health care facilities are merely some of the many attractions that play a major role in attracting People from around the world. Some of these people who get attracted the most is students. Students from different regions around the world looking for opportunities to enroll in American schools that will ensure them a better future. International students bring a lot of diversity into their American communities and schools throughout their differences. However, as it seems easy and beneficial that international students attend American schools, there are many challenges and obstacles that international students face during their school career, such as getting admitted to a college, the cost of schools is relatively high, obtaining a visa is not an easy process, housing and personal accommodations, English struggles, and the ability to work.…
ADDRESSING DIVERSITY OF LEARNING IN CLASSROOM In today’s school, many different elements of diversity present themselves. These include race, learning styles, gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs. e.t.c In order to ensure that each student in the classroom is gaining the maximum benefit, teachers have to understand and treat each student as a unique individual.…