Diversity Matters: Introduction

Topics Learning Styles Multiple Intelligences From Assimilation to Multiculturalism Multicultural Education Desegregation/Resegregation Native American/ Alaskan Education Migrant Students Immigrant Students Bilingual Education Disadvantaged Students Students with Disabilities Gender Equity Summary

By E. Jackson, J. McPhee, and J. Griffen. 2004 download activity as adobe pdf Description Currently available and absolutely free to the public is a wonderful problem solving Web Quest for preservice teachers appropriately entittled, “Diversity Matters”. This activity challenges students to confront their misconceptions and preconceived ideas concerning student diversity by using a cooperative learning exercise. Students are provided with online resources and are expected to provide solutions for eight diversity related classroom scenarios. Starting the Activity Start the Diversity Matters WebQuest by reading the selected topics above concerning student diversity. Next go to the "tasks" section to see what is required to complete the activity. :: back to educator home page ::