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Writing in the “Multicultural” Classroom
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
On the Brooklyn Campus, we enjoy the richness
of a culturally diverse array of students. While diversity
in the classroom is a resource to be taken advantage of in our
teaching, it also poses challenges—challenges which arise
particularly in the assignment and assessment of student writing. Writing,
however, can also be a way to address these challenges.
Given the diversity of our students (and the increasing
cultural and racial diversity of students entering higher education
in the United States ), how can we, as teachers, identify their
needs and work with their strengths?
| 12:15-12:25 |
Introduction and Welcome
Dr.
William Burgos, WAC Director
Dr.
Kathleen Kesson , School of Education , LIU Brooklyn
Dr.
Shaireen Rasheed , School of Education , C.W. Post |
| 12:25-1:10 |
| “Culturally
Responsive Pedagogy” |
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Free-write and group share
Definitions
Sample assignments |
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| 1:10-1:30 |
Concept
of the Continuum (Sonia Nieto) |
| 1:30-1:50 |
| Problems
and Challenges for Teachers |
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Practical strategies for handling these challenges |
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| 1:50-200 |
| Future
Workshop Considerations |
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Based on this workshop, what related topics would you like to see
explored in greater depth at future workshops? |
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