A true multicultural classroom will NOT have 'lessons' on: race, color, gender, sexual preferences, and such. A good multicultural classroom will teach respect for each other, as we are all of the same race, the HUMAN RACE. We will teach each other how to handle conflict or hurtful words. We will learn how to work together for the common goal. We will hear out and respect each others opinions. We will learn to value our individual classmates for their talents brought to the class. Will will work together to help build up a classmate that is struggling. That said, I do have materials representing different cultures. You do have to be careful. Many 'ethnic' and 'multicultural' dolls/posters/toys have people wearing ethnic 'tourist' costume. Or worse. Our school has the following lunches: Hispanic day - tacos. German day - Sausage and kraut. Chinese - stir fry, Irish day - Stew and biscuits. VERY stereotypical. We should offer these foods regularly, just not labeling them to a certain ethnic class.
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A true multicultural classroom will NOT have 'lessons' on: race, color, gender, sexual preferences, and such. A good multicultural classroom will teach respect for each other, as we are all of the same race, the HUMAN RACE. We will teach each other how to handle conflict or hurtful words. We will learn how to work together for the common goal. We will hear out and respect each others opinions. We will learn to value our individual classmates for their talents brought to the class. Will will work together to help build up a classmate that is struggling. That said, I do have materials representing different cultures. You do have to be careful. Many 'ethnic' and 'multicultural' dolls/posters/toys have people wearing ethnic 'tourist' costume. Or worse. Our school has the following lunches: Hispanic day - tacos. German day - Sausage and kraut. Chinese - stir fry, Irish day - Stew and biscuits. VERY stereotypical. We should offer these foods regularly, just not labeling them to a certain ethnic class.