Applying Multicultural And Global Concepts In The Classroom And Beyond - 02 edition

Brown, Susan C. : University of Portland

Kysilka, Marcella L. : University of Central Florida

PART I. ESSENTIAL MULTICULTURAL AND GLOBAL UNDERSTANDINGS.

1. Essential Multicultural and Global Understandings.

Defining Multicultural Education.
Defining Global Education.
Combining Multicultural Education and Global Education.
Combining the Major Concepts of Multicultural Education and Global Education.
Applying Multicultural and Global Education in the Classroom.

PART II. APPLYING MULTICULTURAL AND GLOBAL CONCEPTS IN THE CLASSROOM.

2. The Teacher.

Using a Concept Map for Self Investigation.
Applying Multicultural and Global Strategies to Teachers' Lives.
Applying Multicultural and Global Strategies to the Classroo

3. The Students.

Using the Cultural Concept Map for Student Investigation.
Honoring and Sharing Cultural Backgrounds.
Reviewing Learning Styles.
Applying Learning Styles to the Classroom.
Examining Cultural Learning Style
Examining Cultural Orientations.
Examining Cultural Communication Styles.
Applying Cultural Styles to the Classroom.

4. The Classroom Environment.

Assessing the Physical Environment.
Organizing the Physical Environment.
Assessing the Socioemotional Environment.
Organizing the Socioemotional Environment.

5. The Curriculum.

Examining Multicultural and Global Education Concepts.
Changing the General Curriculum.
Working with Standards.
Examining Textbooks.
Choosing Other Resources.
Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum.

6. The Instruction.

Relating Multicultural and Global Concepts to Constructivist Instruction.
Applying Learning Styles Knowledge to Instructional Strategies.
Providing for Linguistically Diverse Students.
Providing for Students with Special Needs.

7. The Assessment

Comparing Traditional and Authentic Assessment.
Working with Traditional Assessment.
Working with Authentic Assessment.
Examining Authentic Task and Assessment Combinations.
Designing Authentic Assessment Tools.
Aligning Assessment with Curriculum and Instruction.
Applying Multicultural and Global Concepts to Assessment.

PART III. APPLYING MULTICULTURAL AND GLOBAL CONCEPTS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM.

8. The School.

Establishing a Welcoming Environment.
Improving the Physical Environment .
Improving the School Culture.
Collaborating with Parents and Caregivers.
Using the School as a Community Center.

9. The Community.

Examining Community Concerns.
Responding to Community Concerns.
Finding Community Support .
Connecting with Community Expertise and Leadership.
Considering School-Business Connections.
Becoming Politically Active.
Helping to Transform the Community.
Exploring Larger Communities.