Cultural Diversity by Lesley LaCouvee

Cultural Diversity

Cliff

Awareness

Sensitivity

Student Safety (free to express)

integrity

Balance

Mitch

Expressions & Metaphors

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Technology Uses/ Comfort

Bonnie thinks...

diversity

division

Tribes of of MeWe~i

JAMES

ethnicity

generational

social

economy

technology

language

physical

Melting Pot ( Justin)

similiar differences

shared community

accepted behaviours

Donna adds - cultural customs

communication

family units/extended family

Culturally Responsive Teaching (Laurette)

differentiating instruction

ESL immigrant population collision: haves vs have nots (Tapscott, 1987)

learner-centredness

age, gender & cultural issues (Moller, 2005)

second language learning: written, reading & visual

technology enhancement

Multi-dimensional (Vicki)

learning styles

cultural

communication

technology

Mitch

Johneen

Understanding based on...

Charmaine thinks

Immigrating Students may feel the following:

An inequality in education

Personal Attitudes are judged

Lack of cultural awareness in the learning environment

Karen

compassion

empathy

embracing

awareness

ian

multi-cultural learning environments...

Tracey

Communication

Perspectives

Tools

Erin

ethnocentrism

Equal opportunity