Teaching Diverse Students

Thesis Statement The purpose of this research paper is to discuss the increasing need for multi-cultural education incorporation into the classroom. And to investigate the teaching techniques of elementary school teachers and adaptations that can and should be made in order to increase the knowledge level of diversity among the students in the classroom. Definitions There are many definitions of multi-cultural education. The one most used and most relevant, I believe to this topic and …

…defining the conceptual parameters of the field, documenting cultural characteristics, and developing sample curricula and instructional strategies for classroom practice.”(Hanson, 1998, March). Many studies were conducted in the 1970’s and the results are not conclusive, but indicate the following:  The racial, ethnic, and gender attitudes of students can be positively affected by curriculum and instructional interventions. Multi-cultural materials, vicarious experiences, role playing, and simulations can help students develop more positive racial attitudes and perceptions. (Lee, 1996).