Title:
Learning as the Core Value of Diversity
Convener:
Cathy Mendoza
Participants:
Debra Glasper
Arnette Ward
Kim Chuppa-Cornell
Nanci Regehr
Irene Pearl
Marybeth
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Discussion:
- Open access to all students
- Demonstrate acceptance of every student
- Students able to find themselves reflected in the curriculum, class content. Students will be able to recognize themselves, connect with class.
- Information needs to be campus wide. Educate entire campus about working a diverse population.
- Total welcoming, how to connect student to places they need to go.
- Bringing acceptance into the classroom.
- Multiculturalizing
- Challenge textbooks biggest single obstacle knowing how to diversify. supplemental materials to enhance textbook instruction, readings, integrated. looking at subject matter from different perspectives.
- Major object of every class.
- Going to the learning, events & speakers
- Gaining support and acceptance, transforming attitudes and behaviors into inspiration and passion for acceptance.
- Open-mindedness delve into new ideas. academic responsibility.
Recommendations
- Bring in speakers - specific examples and follow up with training modeling with curriculum transformation.
Open Space Forum - 11.13.98 - Chandler-Gilbert
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