Reflective Essay On Multicultural Education

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Maya Angelou once said that “perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends." With that quote in mind, I believe that it is vital for teachers to provide inclusion of multiculturalism and diversity within the curriculum and lessons in order to improve positive socialization amongst all students. By providing a strong multicultural education to students, there is a greater acceptance and or respect for all cultures within our society. However, in order to fully appreciate the diverse nature that is our country, we must consider what diversity looks like across counties, …show more content…

As a teacher, I realize that cultural tendencies often impact the way our students participate in their education. Although I feel that within our society this is an area that our country might be strong in, I predict that there are a few instances in which a lack of knowledge about culture might interpret the way students are provided with information. Unfortunately, even within the county in which I work, I believe that cultural differences may cause some teachers to misjudge students and their abilities. Working within a county that has quite a diverse population, I have seen some instances in which this occurs. For example, there is a large population of middle to upper class families that live within our county. However, there is also a large population that lives well below the poverty rate. Currently, there are four schools within our county receiving Title 1 support. The common misconception within our county is that students that live within impoverished homes lack parent concern and or support which is not always the …show more content…

It has been reported that there is a slower rate of academic progress than those with a higher socioeconomic status. Notably, students from a low socioeconomic status are often found to have delayed letter recognition, phonological awareness, and difficulty with addition, subtraction, sequencing, and word problems when compared to students with a higher socioeconomic background. Currently, students from low income families are entering high schools 3.3 grade levels behind students with a higher socioeconomic status and 4.3 grade levels behind at graduation. Research also suggests that schools in low socioeconomic status are less likely to have well-qualified teachers. As the rising income inequality continues to grow within the U.S., there has been a growing achievement gap between students from low socioeconomic statuses than that of a high socioeconomic status. As predicted, students from low income families have lower enrollment and graduation

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