THE INCLUSIVE AND MULTICULTURAL

CLASSROOM

Group members:1. Mardiyatul Maula {D75214042}2. Nurul Asyrofah {D75214046}3. Okne Putri Armadana {D75214070}4. Yunika Tri Karunia Anwar {D75214074}

DEFINITIONS Multicultural refers to any form that

incorporates the histories, texts, values, beliefs, and perspectives of people from different cultural backgrounds.

culture is defined in the broadest possible sense, encompassing race, ethnicity, nationality, language, religion, class, gender, sexual orientation, and “exceptionality”—a term applied to students with specialized needs or disabilities.

DEFINITIONSA culturally inclusive

classroom is one where students and staff alike recognize, appreciate and capitalize on diversity so as to enrich the overall learning experience.

 The Importance Of Multiculturalism

Multicultural program helps boost self-esteem and teaches them about acceptance and diversity. 

A multicultural program will help children understand and work well with others as they grow and mature.

The Goals Of Inclusive And Multicultural Classroom

To assist children with recognizing differences, as well as similarities, among all people. 

To encourage cooperative social skills.  As children learn to accept differences and similarities among people, they can work and get along with others better. 

 Strategies, Tips and Good Practice Examples of the Inclusive and Multicultural Classroom

1) Engage in Positive Interactions with Students

Establish an introduction system or “meet-and-greet” process that enables students and staff to gain information about the cultural backgrounds of others, and the diversity of experience in the classroom.

Suggestions about activities that promote discovery of common interests and shared experiences between students to help build cohesiveness in the group.

Promote computer and information technologies.

At the start of each semester, Provide students with some information about your teaching style and instructional methods, perhaps on lecture slides or on your own website.

Communicate to your students that you are committed to understanding cultural differences and understanding your own assumptions, values and beliefs associated with diversity.

Provide opportunities for your students to interact with you informally.

Make an effort to learn something unique about each student.

Display positive nonverbal behaviors to ensure you appear approachable to students.

2) Use Appropriate Modes of Address During one-on-one interactions, ask what

name or form of address students prefer. During class discussions, refer to students

by name as much as possible. Correct pronunciation of names is very

important, as it demonstrates cultural awareness and respect. Remember – if you are in doubt, check with students.

Use inclusive language that avoids ethnocentric tones.

3) Eliminate Classroom Incivilities Establish explicit ground-rules for appropriate

classroom conduct to protect against cultural exclusion and insensitivity.

Respond promptly to any behavior (verbal or non-verbal) that could be considered prejudiced, biased or discriminatory in nature.

Avoid ignoring or neglecting the needs of individual students.

Encourage students to draw on diverse data sources/evidence to develop their arguments and critique opinions.

4) Encourage Open and Inclusive Classroom Discussion

o Prompt students to ask questions by using open-ended statements

o Avoid singling out individual students or putting anyone “on the spot”, particularly when discussing culturally or personally sensitive issues.

o Promote turn-taking when discussing controversial issues.

o Ask students how they prefer to learn, and, where possible, examine how you might adapt your teaching and learning activities accordingly.

Thank you…