Midterm Activity V1 Benlac
Midterm Activity V1 Benlac
Multicultural Literacy consists of the skills and ability to identify the creators of
knowledge and their interests
to uncover the assumptions of knowledge, to view knowledge from a diverse ethnic and
cultural perspectives, and to use knowledge to guide activities that will create a humane
and just world
The ability to understand and appreciate the parallels and differences between your
culture’s customs, values, beliefs, and culture.
Multicultural experiences create global thinkers with personal skills and values. They
become prepared for active citizenship. They achieve career success in our globally
connected world.
(PAGE 72-73)
This dimension describes what globally competent individuals can do when they interact
with people from different cultures.
(PAGE 75-76)
Students gain global competence by practicing skill development in the classroom and
applying their learning to real-world topics. Although reading textbooks, listening to
lectures, and memorization have their place in learning, they must be paired with more
active learning to develop global competence.
(PAGE 79)
teachers can expand upon the stories provided and incorporate more cultures by using
outside textbooks and expanding lessons on each culture. make cultural connections
and include their own experiences. throughout the classroom by incorporating diverse
cultures, helping to make each student feel accepted and important.
Multicultural experiences create global thinkers with personal skills and values. They
become prepared for active citizenship. They achieve career success in our globally
connected world.
Awareness of and sensitivity to culturally determined norms promote understanding.
When students embrace the principle that difference does not equal efficiency, they
gain an appreciation for the wealth of diversity that surrounds us.
(PAGE 80—81)