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Case: De-emphasize Differences.
I was recently assigned to the middle school in the Warren School District. The district serves a community that had once been an all-white middle-class enclave, but has recently become more diverse in its ethnic makeup. I am very interested in multicultural education. I instituted the use of dialog journals in my adviser group, telling the students that they can write anything they want. Some journal entries cause me concern. Warren Jackson, an African American, complains that my emphasis on African American culture embarrasses him. Gail Smith, a white girl, writes that her parents object strongly to her affection for Warren Jackson and that she is considering suicide. My problems come to a head in my first meeting with the principal. The principal suggests that I decrease his use of small groups, that I abandon my dialogue journals, and that I de-emphasize the multicultural aspects of my classes. He suggests that I emphasize similarities, not differences. I don't know what to do. I do think that my methods have some value but I cannot go against my principal.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
In my opinion, I believe there is no correct solution for this particular situation. If you strongly believe that the emphasis of multicultural aspects in your classroom are beneficial to student learning and progress then take evidence to the principal. I think the principal may have negative thoughts about your classroom setting because of the one situation you've had. Once you present the benefits to the learning environment you are tying to create, hopefully the principal will have a better understanding. |
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| Comments: Monique, I really like your solution. I had not thought about presenting the principal with ways that the multiculturalism is working in the classroom. You're certainly right when you say that there is no correct solution. |
| Rated On: June 13, 2014 12:41 am |
| Rated By: Haley Moore |
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| Comments: Getting evidence, and showing to the principle is a great idea. This way the principle can see exactly where the teacher is coming from. I think he should also present these facts to the parents. |
| Rated On: June 10, 2015 4:28 pm |
| Rated By: TyhyMa |
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| Comments: I think your solution needs to be more specific in regards to helping the student who has stated she wants to commit suicide and how a student feels embarrassed because of something that happened in class. You need to take up these things with your students first and then talk to the principal on the route you are taking to resolve embarrassment and thoughts of suicide. I think it can be solved by changing instructional tactics and practices. |
| Rated On: June 11, 2015 3:51 am |
| Rated By: Tina Joiner |
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| Comments: I think that having evidence before just talking to the principal is the way to go. Making sure that the principal understands your point of view and why you think it can be helpful for the students is a good place to start. I agree with the fact that it is possible for the principal to have a better understanding once you explain your side. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2015 4:12 am |
| Rated By: yseHug |
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| Rated On: October 8, 2017 9:39 pm |
| Rated By: Nick |
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| Comments: This is a plausible solution that takes into consideration the wants of the teacher. |
| Rated On: October 31, 2021 7:43 am |
| Rated By: aPeQyG |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. |
| Rated On: April 3, 2023 3:36 am |
| Rated By: uPanaS |
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