Essay Assignment: Teaching and Learning
Write a 3 to 5 pages essay is which you explain how two forms of diversity (e.g., cultural/linguistic, and intellectual) are impacting the American educational system.
Some general guidelines for writing the essay: Start with an introductory paragraph in which you explicitly state your thesis. Then describe the country's changing demographic landscape appropriately citing the sources of that information.
Next outline the tenets of Cultural Pluralism (Author, year) and then introduce James Banks (year), the father of Multicultural Education (MCE). In enough detail describe some of his ideas and his four approaches to MCE.
Now describe how you as a future teacher would approach two forms of diversity in your classroom. Choose one of James Banks' four approaches to construct a piece of instruction for the age or grade level you plan to teach. Specifically, name the age or grade you plan to teach.
Broadly outline some instructional strategies (supported by evidence and appropriately cited) that educators might use to help build awareness, sensitivity to diversity issues as well as empowerment and respect for diversity among your students.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the assignment, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.