Children’s Literature: Blending Culture into the Curriculum
As educators we are natural facilitators of cultural awareness. This workshop stresses the importance of creating an inclusive classroom environment that respectfully celebrates diversity in natural ways and with fluidity. Ideas to be addressed are using Morning Meeting, calendar activities, story time, and other parts of the day to explore intercultural ideas. We will examine how the use of a Writer’s Notebook can be a powerful tool in enhancing intercultural expressiveness. In addition, we will explore ways to engage content area instruction as teachable moments for intercultural communication.
Facilitator: Monica Neal, Ed. M. Education; B.A. Africana Studies; NJ and PA State Teacher Certifications
Monica began teaching elementary school after completing a graduate degree in The Social, Cultural, and Philosophical Foundations of Education. Initially interested in teaching the anthropology (culture) of education to college undergraduates, it was her love of children that drew her to the elementary classroom. She has thirteen years of varied experiences ranging from preschool to fifth grade in both urban and suburban school districts.
Info: Robin Burgess, 215-881-7400
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CILC is Center for Intercultural Leadership & Communication at Penn State Abington
