Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on February 23, 2018 9:38 pm Add to Favorites jaDehy Reps: 200 Addressing the Tough Stuff How does a new teacher go about talking to her students about relevant cultural issues without stirring the pot too much?                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted February 25, 2018 11:13 pm yTutar Reps: 200 There are a few ways you can integrate culturally relevant issues in the classroom. Diverse literacy is a great way of doing this. I suggest seeking historical cultural texts-- what was it like for people in this situation in history? Does this make you think of anything in recent events? What would you do in this situation? I also suggest integrating culturally relevant texts by authors from different countries with different cultures, this is especially significant for English Language Learners. Great multicultural texts include "Esperanza Rising" are culturally relevant but are great reads for all students. Votes: +30 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution ePuzej Reps: 200 This is the best solution. Multicultural literature is one of the best ways to address these issues in the classroom.   Posted on: February 18, 2019 7:13 pm ePyguj Reps: 101 Great solution! I completely agree!   Posted on: October 9, 2019 12:18 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted October 7, 2018 11:39 pm daneRy Reps: 101 I would suggest incorporating cultural diversity in the classroom through lessons and activities. Maybe read a book about a child that takes place in Africa or go over each holiday as they come and describe why that culture celebrates that holiday. I believe that if you keeps things at a logical standpoint (and not be political), you should be fine and the students will enjoy learning about other cultures! Votes: +14 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted February 24, 2019 9:46 pm Keith Evans Reps: 204 Discussing with the class that everyone has their own beliefs and is entitled to their own opinion is very important. Students also need to understand that we all need to respect each other as people and put aside our differences. Lecturing and assigning readings on the beliefs of different cultures can be helpful. Votes: +6 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted October 13, 2019 4:54 pm aBytyZ Reps: 100 Just make sure that the teacher is appropriate and ethical when talking about the situation! You do not want to overstep the boundaries and get in trouble it's not worth it. Votes: +3 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted February 24, 2020 3:29 am tyquJy Reps: 200 Make sure to address these issues in an unbiased manner. Students should not be allowed to discuss their personal beliefs on the matter in the classroom, as it may lead to unwanted debate. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 6 Posted March 1, 2021 12:57 am yhedyZ Reps: 205 I would just make sure that it is appropriate, maybe having a specific lesson regarding different cultures. If they are old enough ask them what they would do dealing with specific cultural issues. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 7 Posted October 7, 2019 9:14 pm ePuzej Reps: 200 multicultural education is a great way. Try literature Votes: +1 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution ujySaB Reps: 201 I agree!   Posted on: October 5, 2023 1:42 am Add a Comment                 Solution 8 Posted April 15, 2022 2:09 am beVuLu Reps: 203 I would select text and materials that are appropriate for the student's age. Maybe have a meeting with the principal or other administration to try to come up with a collaborative effort. Make sure to take ethics into consideration, and see if there are some topics that you guys can agree would be appropriate, and those that are off limits. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 9 Posted October 5, 2023 1:42 am ujySaB Reps: 201 Multicultural literature could help with this problem. Also discuss expectations before hand and how we should be respectful of everyones views. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.