Instructions for Essay
Celebrating Diversity in the Classroom
Write a paper of approximately 1500 words in length in which you describe what a learning community that celebrates diversity is. What are some strategies a teacher can utilize in order to create an educational environment that lends itself to acceptance of all people and where all learners can feel successful? Did you observe your cooperating teacher implement any strategies in the classroom to celebrate diversity and incorporate multiculturalism in the classroom? Refer to pertinent literature, including literature from courses in the program, in your discussion.
Your paper should follow APA format and include cover page, running head, reference page, etc.
Resources
The IRIS Center. (2012). Classroom diversity: An introduction to student differences. Retrieved from https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/div/
The IRIS Center. (2009). Cultural and linguistic differences: What teachers should know. Retrieved from https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/clde/
The IRIS Center. (2011). Teaching English language learners: Effective instructional practices. Retrieved from https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/ell/
The IRIS Center. (2009). Universal Design for Learning: Creating a learning environment that challenges and engages all students. Retrieved from https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/udl/
Poole, I., Evertson, C., & the IRIS Center. (2017). Fostering student accountability for classroom work: Elementary. Retrieved from http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/wp-content/uploads/pdf_case_studies/ics_foster_ele.pdf
| Celebrating Diversity in the Classroom (1) |
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent | | 3.0 pts Distinguished Described in-depth what a learning community that celebrates diversity is | 2.0 pts Proficient Somewhat described what a learning community that celebrates diversity is | 1.0 pts Basic Very little description of what a learning community that celebrates diversity is |
| 3.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStrategies 1 | | 3.0 pts Distinguished In-depth description of strategies a teacher can utilize in order to create an educational environment that lends itself to acceptance of all people and where all learners can feel successful. | 2.0 pts Proficient Some description of strategies a teacher can utilize in order to create an educational environment that lends itself to acceptance of all people and where all learners can feel successful. | 1.0 pts Basic Very little description of strategies a teacher can utilize in order to create an educational environment that lends itself to acceptance of all people and where all learners can feel successful. |
| 3.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStrategies 2 | | 3.0 pts Distinguished Described in-depth your observation of your cooperating teacher implementing any strategies in the classroom to celebrate diversity and incorporate multiculturalism in the classroom | 2.0 pts Proficient Somewhat described your observation of your cooperating teacher implementing any strategies in the classroom to celebrate diversity and incorporate multiculturalism in the classroom | 1.0 pts Basic Very little description of your observation of your cooperating teacher implementing any strategies in the classroom to celebrate diversity and incorporate multiculturalism in the classroom |
| 3.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTheoretical support with citations and sources | | 3.0 pts Distinguished References to pertinent literature, including literature from courses in the program. | 2.0 pts Proficient Some reference to pertinent literature, including literature from courses in the program. | 1.0 pts Basic Little reference to pertinent literature, including literature from courses in the program. |
| 3.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics | | 3.0 pts Distinguished All of these: *Paper of approximately 1500 words *Follows APA format *Includes cover page *Running head *Reference page | 2.0 pts Proficient At least three of these: *Paper of approximately 1500 words *Follows APA format *Includes cover page *Running head *Reference page | 1.0 pts Basic At least two or less of these: *Paper of approximately 1500 words *Follows APA format *Includes cover page *Running head *Reference page |
| 3.0 pts |
| Total Points: 15.0 |
