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Describe "institutional racism" as it pertains to America's K-12 classrooms. Discuss how this kind of racism can be effectively addressed and eliminated. How must teacher attitudes shift in order to meet the academic needs of all students? What specific actions must they take in the classroom to avoid stereotyping and racism? |
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Should academic subject areas include multicultural curriculum and give particular attention to student diversity? Or do you believe that most subjects do not lend themselves well to this approach and multicultural education is typically misused? Discuss your position and provide evidence to support your arguments. |
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What strategies for meeting the needs of English language learners do you anticipate using in your classroom? Describe specific characteristics of these strategies. Discuss specific opportunities that you will give students to acquire and practice new vocabulary and language skills. |
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Use what you learned about gender differences in this chapter to design a lesson plan for junior high students that addresses gender bias. Explain the strategies that you, as a teacher, would engage in to encourage students to become more open-minded concerning gender roles. |
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Distinguish between cultural and biological factors that lead to differences in the behavior or ability of males versus females. Provide examples of cultural factors and examples of biological factors. Imagine a situation in which one of your students plays a gender role that contradicts your own cultural views and norms. How will you handle this and why? |
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Analyze the impact of poverty on our nation's education system. Compare and contrast schools in impoverished neighborhoods with suburban schools. Describe strategies for effectively teaching children in poverty and describe the role schools can play in overcoming the problems that impoverished students face. |
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