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II. Key Example of How Teaching Subject May be Facilitated
A key example of how teaching geography can be used in facilitation of cultural diversity is the study of world cultures in combination with world locations. For instance, teaching geography on the Western world and specifically on the United States can involve the sharing of knowledge of the many and diverse cultures that together represent the demographics of the United State. Included are African-Americans, native Indians and of many various tribal lineage, as well as the European Caucasian and other immigrants such as the German, Irish, French, and the list which goes on and on relating the many cultures mixed into what is known as the United States of America. Emphasis on the sameness of the beliefs of those who call themselves Americans and through the study of geography is one method that can serve in bringing together knowledge and cultural diversity in the classroom.
The work of Deyhle (nd) entitled: 'Navajo Youth and Anglo Racism' states that integration should not be mistaken for assimilation as the desire for learning and knowledge should not require forsaking one's own culture. Oftentimes a culture holds closely to its cultural beliefs and does so in a defensive manner because they, just as the Navajos belong to a "...conquered and colonized people who" and who have "survived over four hundred years of Anglo subjugation and exploitation" therefore their remaining committed to a culture with distinct "values, beliefs and practices" has become a source of pride and accomplishment. One of the primary points is that the Anglos are the immigrants rather than...
The geography teacher and tutor are in a rare position to further multiculturalism in the classroom through use of lessons in geography.
Bibliography
Clark, Marie and Drudy, Sheelagh (2006) Teaching for Diversity, Social Justice and Global Awareness. European Journal of Teacher Education. Vol. 28, No.3. 3 Aug 2006.
Abu-Saad, Ismael (2004) Separate and Unequal: The Role of the State Educational System in Maintaining the Subordination of Israel's Palestinian Arab Citizens. Social Identities. Vol. 10. No. 1. Carfax Publishing. Taylor & Francis Group.
Liederman, Molokotos (2009) Religious Diversity in Schools: the Muslim Headscarf Controversy and Beyond. Social Compass, 2000; 47; 367. Sage Publications.
Dehyle, Donna (nd) Navajo Youth and…
Bibliography
Clark, Marie and Drudy, Sheelagh (2006) Teaching for Diversity, Social Justice and Global Awareness. European Journal of Teacher Education. Vol. 28, No.3. 3 Aug 2006.
Abu-Saad, Ismael (2004) Separate and Unequal: The Role of the State Educational System in Maintaining the Subordination of Israel's Palestinian Arab Citizens. Social Identities. Vol. 10. No. 1. Carfax Publishing. Taylor & Francis Group.
Liederman, Molokotos (2009) Religious Diversity in Schools: the Muslim Headscarf Controversy and Beyond. Social Compass, 2000; 47; 367. Sage Publications.
Dehyle, Donna (nd) Navajo Youth and Anglo Racism. Harvard Educational Review.
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