Multicultural Classrooms and Society
Chapter Nine:Adapting Curriculum for Multicultural Classrooms
1).Explore the similarities and differences between the models for curricular adaptation. How did each of the curricular topics develop? What overarching key aspects of each curricular modelwere present? What were the impacts on the students, teachers and institutions?Answer should be one paragraph in length.
2). Describe how student creation of family portraits and various examples of family portraits from contemporary and historical artists, assist first graders in gaining a panoramic view of the multitude of ways that the concept of family can be expressed.Answer should be one paragraph in length.
Chapter Ten:Implications of Diversity for Teaching and Learning in a Multicultural Society
1). Read the definition of what it means to be an American (pg. 329-331) and write a two paragraph reflective statement on the content using these questions to guide your responses. Do you agree or disagree with Nieto and Bode’s position? Why or why not?
2). Write a short email to a friend, family member or coworker thatreflects on the importance of multicultural education.Email should be one paragraph in length.
