Cultural Diversity Presentation
There is a need for schools and teachers to connect with families of English language learners. To facilitate this collaborative spirit, educators should encourage parents of all cultures to become part of the school culture. First read the article, "How to Reach out to Parents of ELLs." Think about what you would like parents to know as they partner with you in educating their child. What could parents share about their culture that would help the classroom teacher be more effective?
Design a series of three activities for parents and students at your school that honor and respect cultural diversity.
Your plan should include the following:
• Explain the purpose for each activity.
• Describe the target group you are addressing.
• Explain the activities.
• Describe the materials/resources needed to execute each activity.
The Paper
• Should be four to six double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in theAshford Writing Center.
• Should include a title page with the following:
• Title of paper
• Student's name
• Course name and number
• Instructor's name
• Date submitted
• Should begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Should address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Should end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Should use at least three scholarly sources (e.g., teacher resource books, journal articles, professional websites).
• Should document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Should include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Here are a couple of brief notes that aim to clarify the most common areas of confusion: You are writing a paper that includes three activities for the PARENTS and students that celebrate cultural diversity, help the parents engage in an exchange of cultural information with you the teacher (for the benefit of both), and encourage/train them on how to be more involved in their child's education.