Weekly Discussion Cultural and Linguistic Differences. podcast from The IRIS Center

Part one

Listen to the Cultural and Linguistic Differences. podcast from The IRIS Center, or read the transcript. Consider what Donna Ford has to say about prejudice and stereotyping. Then, read the “Culture-Based Education and Its Relationship to Student Outcomes.” article.

Discuss how educators can positively influence a school-age child to not hold biases or prejudices against others. Give an example of how a teacher can create a community of learners who support one another by fostering positive attitudes. Give an example of how an educator could teach his or her students the importance of acceptance. Your post must address the children in the concrete operational stage.

References

Kana`iaupuni, S., Ledward, B, & Jensen, U. (2010, September). Culture-based education and its relationship to student outcomes . Culture-based Education. Retrieved from https://documents.sd61.bc.ca/ANED/educationalResources/StudentSuccess/Cultural_Based_Education_and_its_Relationship_to_Student_Outcomes.pdf

The IRIS Center (Producer). (2009, April 2). Cultural and linguistic differences [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/resource_podcas…

Guided Response:

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length

Part two

Bullying is a prevalent issue during middle childhood. Watch Bullying- Don’t be Such a Nerd. Offer suggestions that can be put into place by teachers, the school, and parents (at least one for each). Use the following sources to support your response:

• Help stop bullying with these resources from the bully project KPBS. (2015, August 11). Help stop bullying with these resources from the bully project. Independent Lens. Retreived from http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/content/bully_resources-html/

c.Stopbullying from Stopbullying (http://www.stopbullying.gov/)

You must address what should be said to the child who is targeted and to the child exhibiting the bullying behavior. You must include what should not be said as well. Include at least one suggestion to be used in the classroom and one suggestion that can be reinforced at home.

Guided Response:

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length.