America has traditionally been referred to as melting pot, welcoming people from many different countries, races, and religions all hoping to find freedom, new opportunities, and a better way of life. With the country being ethnically diverse, it is time to make every classroom a multicultural classroom. The adoption of the Common Core Standards in 48 states has made this possible. Though the state standards are very controversial, a deep analyzation would show that there are fewer, higher, and clearer standards for the curriculum. Due to the fact that states will be working from the same core, there can now be a broad based sharing of what works while still maintaining local flexibility in how to teach the standards. The Common Core standards
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They must take the advice of the scholars, parents, and students along with their own knowledge and develop curriculum for students. They must understand that it is necessary to relate schools to local political, economic, and social forces so that the means and goals of the curriculum benefit the lives of learners in particular circumstances. Teachers must also motivate learners with their own enthusiasm for learning as students like to learn from teachers who demonstrate a love for learning. Everyone concerned about the future and the quality of education should take part in the planning and development of multicultural curriculum. An important aspect of being a culturally relevant teacher is the way in which one thinks about social contexts, students, curriculum and instruction. Teachers who are culturally relevant must believe that poor children of color have a disadvantage in society. Their goals as educators are to ensure that they prepare students both academically and socially to function in this imbalanced …show more content…
The curriculum should reflect the diversity of the various ethnic groups that make up a diverse society (Alvarez, 2005). Literature can give students a window into another culture allowing students to view the experiences of others. Multicultural literature can also be used as a mirror allowing students to reflect on their own experiences. It serves a catalyst for the dialogue on race and class in schools. Through these text students from the various ethnic backgrounds are empowered, students can understand each other’s cultural differences and strengthen community
They must take the advice of the scholars, parents, and students along with their own knowledge and develop curriculum for students. They must understand that it is necessary to relate schools to local political, economic, and social forces so that the means and goals of the curriculum benefit the lives of learners in particular circumstances. Teachers must also motivate learners with their own enthusiasm for learning as students like to learn from teachers who demonstrate a love for learning. Everyone concerned about the future and the quality of education should take part in the planning and development of multicultural curriculum. An important aspect of being a culturally relevant teacher is the way in which one thinks about social contexts, students, curriculum and instruction. Teachers who are culturally relevant must believe that poor children of color have a disadvantage in society. Their goals as educators are to ensure that they prepare students both academically and socially to function in this imbalanced …show more content…
The curriculum should reflect the diversity of the various ethnic groups that make up a diverse society (Alvarez, 2005). Literature can give students a window into another culture allowing students to view the experiences of others. Multicultural literature can also be used as a mirror allowing students to reflect on their own experiences. It serves a catalyst for the dialogue on race and class in schools. Through these text students from the various ethnic backgrounds are empowered, students can understand each other’s cultural differences and strengthen community