Electronic Magazine of Multicultural Education
FALL 2000 http://www.eastern.edu/publications/emme Vol. 2, No. 2
Theme: Cross-Cultural Partnership
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Electronic Magazine of Multicultural Education FALL 2000 http://www.eastern.edu/publications/emme Vol. 2, No. 2 Theme: Cross-Cultural Partnership |
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This Issue | Articles
| Instructional Ideas | Open
Forum | Reviews | Contributors
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| Caruso | Cozza
and Mbugua | Hallen | Hansell
| Kennett | Lukiv |
Enhancing Diversity
Awareness Through Educational Technology
John
Caruso, Jr.
Western Connecticut State
University
| Abstract: This instructional idea contains six activities linked to websites pertaining to cultural diversity issues and a series of questions. The use of instructional technology was presented this idea as part of a virtual in-service course for teachers, designed to raise their awareness of global and domestic diversity issues. |
Introduction
Cultural Diversity Virtual Assignments
Resources
Editor's Note
Given the ten-year demographic projection for the USA, it is necessary for middle and high school
teachers to develop an understanding and appreciation of increasingly diverse student populations, their history,
culture and geography. The following three distance education activities
provide teachers opportunities to develop global awareness, cultural sensitivity and awareness of
bias while visiting websites and answering a series of questions. [paragraph 1]
The objectives of the activities are:
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In-service teachers will define prejudice and discrimination; | ||||||||||
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In-service teachers will explore the social impact of geographic misrepresentation; and | ||||||||||
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In-service teachers will research and define:
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Cultural Diversity Virtual Assignments
1. View of the World: go to www.webcom.com/~bright/petermap.html
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Proceed through the Peters Map site (click "go forward"). |
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The Mercator map was developed by a German named ____________________ approximately ___________ years ago. |
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How much smaller (sq. miles) is Europe than South America? _______________________ |
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How much larger (sq. miles) is the South compared to the North? _______________________ [paragraph 3] |
2. Stereotype: go to www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/prcb/mono3-e.htm#what
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WHAT IS STEREOTYPING? List two good purposes or aspects of stereotypes._________________, __________________ |
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HOW WE USE STEREOTYPES? What motivates people to use stereotypes? ______________________________________________________________________________ |
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WHAT ARE THE PROBLEMS? Why is it harmful to over generalize about people?
______________________________________________________________________________ |
3. Racism in Modern America: go to http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Hills/8908/rframe.htm
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List three types of racists and describe one characteristic of each. _____________________________________________________________________________ |
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WHAT IS RACE? Why is it inaccurate/incorrect to classify Hispanics as a race? |
4. Aggression and Self-esteem: go to http://www.apa.org/monitor/jan99/point.html
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Bullies are stereotyped as having low ____________________ and usually attack others to gain _________________. |
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What two factors have a causal relationship with aggression?
_____________________________________________________________________________ |
5. Go to http://www.toptags.com/aama/docs/jcrow.htm
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What was a Minstrel show and who did it ridicule? |
6. Affirmative Action and Reverse Discrimination: Go to http://aad.english.ucsb.edu/
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Scroll down to “History of Affirmative Action.” And scroll through the amendments (Table of Articles and Amendments) |
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In 18_____ the ____th Amendment guaranteed voting rights to all male citizens. |
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In 1964 the ____th Amendment prohibited the use of a ___________ tax to prevent citizens from_______________ in any primary or other election. |
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What does the NRA (National Rifle Association), and the Second Amendment (1791) have to do with |
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE
www.adl.org/default.htm
DEFINITIONS OF PREJUDICE & DISCRIMINATION
http://faculty.ncwc.edu/toconnor/soc/355lect01.htm
DISPELLING THE MYTH: A STUDY OF CULTURES:
Exploring Native American & Hispanic cultures
http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/stennille/ST3/webquest.html
HISTORY OF LYNCHING IN USA
http://ccharity.com/lynched/lynch.htm
ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION:
Examining Illegal immigration in Florida, Texas and California – High School Spanish
www.yorkville.k12.il.us/webquests/webqGulbro/webqkgulbro.html
IMMIGRATION TODAY:
The impact of immigration & immigrants
http://students.itec.sfsu.edu/EDT628/shovanes/index.htm
INTOLERANCE AND FEAR:
Understanding intolerance and fear – examining acts of genocide
http://zonorus.marlboro.edu/~dnewton/homepage/webquest.htm
LET THERE BE EQUITY!:
Promoting Gender Equity
www.esc2.net/TIELevel2/projects/gender/
SLAYING DRAGONS: Discussing pro/con views about slavery before the Civil War
http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~wwill/
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER
www.splcenter.org/
WALK A MILE IN THEIR SHOES:
Increase Global Awareness and appreciation for diversity
http://slim2.emporia.edu/STUDENTS/Stuart/WEBQUEST/index.htm
This instructional idea is taken from an on-line course that the author developed and is currently offering through the Blackboard®. Contact the author for further information.
Dr. John Caruso, Jr., is a Professor of Education and Director of the Center for Professional Development at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, CT.
Recommended Citation in
the APA Style:
Caruso, J. (2000). Enhancing Diversity Awareness Through Educational Technology. Electronic Magazine of Multicultural Education [online], 2(2), 8 paragraphs. <Available: http://www.eastern.edu/publications/emme/2000fall/caruso.html> [your access year, month date]
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