1. Teaching the faces of many colors Matt Kohler EDU 290 3/24/2010

2. How important is it for a school to be diverse? http://www.gettyimages.com

3. Looking at the numbers In 1984, approx. one in every four students were minority students. By 2020, estimates predict that number to increase to nearly one in every two students. http://www.gettyimages.com

4. Diversity increasing As schools across America become more diverse, educators must be willing to respond with school reform efforts that will meet the needs of all students. http://www.gettyimages.com

5. A few Questions regarding the efforts, methods, and ways in which diversity problems can be resolved….. http://www.gettyimages.com

6. Teaching Efforts *Strong Approach *Commitment *Positive Attitude *TDSI *Multicultural Perspective http://www.gettyimages.com

7. Teaching styles Schools that are diverse strive for an equal education by using two practices: 1) Heterogeneous Grouping 2) Constructivist

8. Goals for future educators

9. School Efforts *Mix it Up Day *Teach Positive Behavior *Approach every student as “a student” *Surveys of School Climate

10. What can help us be ready for teaching in a diverse school? http://www.gettyimages.com

11. Preparation for teaching in a diverse classroom Appropriate courses in method Field Experience Student Teaching (rural and urban schools) http://www.gettyimages.com

12. All future students need to be prepared to teach in a diverse school. You need to be able to teach with no bias and provide an equal learning environment for all. http://www.gettyimages.com

13. references Shaw, Carla. "North Central Regional Educational Laboratory." Critical Issue: Educating Teachers for Diversity. North Central Regional Educational Laboratory, 1997. Web. 24 Mar 2010. <http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/educatrs/presrvce/pe300 Pass, Susan. "Teaching Respect for Diversity:TheOgala Lakota." Social Studies (2009): n. pag. Web. 24 Mar 2010. Uhlig, George. "Effect of Learner-Centered Education on the Academic Outcomes of Minority Groups." Journal of Instructional Psychology (2009): n. pag. Web. 24 Mar 2010. <http://0-find.galegroup.com.catalog.lib.cmich.edu>. http://www.gettyimages.com