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Diversity
Program: July
21 – July 25, 2003
Teaching
Diverse Learners: Foundations for
Educating English Language Learners | Led by Staff Members from The
New England Equity Assistance Center The Education Alliance, at Brown
University (T)(401) 274-9548
Description:
This Diversity Program is designed for educators, especially classroom
teachers experiencing the impact of demographic change on education. Participants
will explore topics related to diversity in education against the backdrop of
various understandings of culture, language and society and their relationships
to student achievement. The sessions are activity-based with individual workshops
designed to assist teachers to utilize new knowledge, understandings and resources
in their classrooms.
2003
Workshop Schedule
Objectives:
The Program sessions/workshops will assist educators:
1. To reflect on demographic changes.
2. To work towards cultural competence.
3. To examine the roles of language,
culture and society in education.
4. To explore how awareness of
linguistic, cultural and societal influences can enhance educational practice.
5. To expand
strategies for building partnerships between families/communities and schools.
6. To access tools for classroom practice and online multicultural
resources.
Schedule:
20 hours of instruction (July 21-25)
Text:
The Diversity Kit: An Introductory
Resource for Social Change in Education
(2002), a product of
The Northeast and Islands Regional Education Laboratory, a program of
The Education Alliance at Brown University. Provided to participants by The
LAB at Brown.
Major Topics Include:
Changing Populations
Views of Culture and Education
Language in Education and Communication
Language and Culture at Home and at School
Reducing Prejudice and Discrimination
Culturally Relevant Teaching
Final Project of the Institute:
Each participant will have produced a plan for
implementation of strategies and resources in his/her
classroom. NOTE:
If the institute is offered for course credit,
The requirements will include:
Attendance, Class Participation, Completion of Assigned Readings and
Activities (30% of grade) Reflective Journal (30% of grade)
Final Project (40% of grade).
The workshops during the week will focus on planning for classroom implementation
of new strategies and practices.
Participants will earn graduate credits after having completed the
workshops of World Learning week at URI and also at two concluding sessions
in the Fall. The last 2 sessions of the course will be held during Fall 2003
(teachers presenting the projects they have developed that impact classroom
practice). The
dates and times of the 10 hours of instruction
(2 five-hour workshops in the Fall 2003) will be determined by staff
and participants. Preparation
of and exhibition of classroom-based projects participants have implemented
in their classrooms will account for 15 contact hours to complete the 45 hour
graduate course requirement.
Who
should attend?
The program is designed
for individuals or teams who have responsibilities relating to educational change,
such as:
- Teams or individuals
from schools desiring to develop multicultural
curricula
- Teams or individuals
from school desiring to develop diversity plans
Special
benefits to you and your program
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Action-oriented
small group discussions with persons from similar type institutions
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Close
faculty and participant interaction
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Development
of a network of colleagues and friends for support after the institute
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A
variety of topical sessions to focus on your specific situation/role
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Opportunity
to earn continuing education credits
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A
faculty of expert service providers
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Hands-on
workshops (registrations limited)
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Examination
of workable models and practical alternatives to improve advising on your
campus
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Opportunities
to share experiences and get feedback from experts and colleagues
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Assistance
with the development of a plan to enhance advising on your campus
Program
Description
Action Plan
You will be asked to
prepare and present (in your discussion group) an ACTION PLAN for solving an
advising challenge on your campus. The scope of the action plan is left up to
you. The scope may be as narrow as devising a new form or as broad as proposing
a new model for delivery of your campus or recommending the use of new technology.
You will receive assistance with this project by attending relevant sessions,
group discussions, and individual consultations with service providers who have
expertise in the area you have chosen.
Small Group
Discussions
During these daily sessions,
facilitated by a member of the institute faculty, you will discuss issues focusing
on the general session topics, share ideas, and receive feedback on your ACTION
PLAN.
Teams
Schools are encouraged
to send teams in order to achieve the highest possible results for their campus.
Teams will be provided opportunities to meet together with service providers
for individualized focus on their plan of action.
Workshop
and Topical Sessions
Workshops provide intensive
consideration of the topics and significant opportunity for interaction and
dialogue.
Graduate
Credit and Continuing Education Units
Continuing Education
Units (CEUs) are available for certification.
Experienced
Service Providers
Our team of expert service
providers brings together a wide variety of teaching and administrative experiences.
Regardless of the type you represent, you will have ample opportunity to interact
with faculty and others who share common challenges and commitments.
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