Is there a “best practices” method of delivering standard curriculum to culturally diverse populations, so that all students may comprehend (High School Social Studies)?
There is no silver bullet to delivering standard curriculum, although there are a few things that should be considered by any classroom teacher. First of all, whatever curriculum you choose to se should be representative of the diverse cultures of the students in your classroom. If your textbook is not inclusive, the internet is a great resource for supporting materials. Make sure that all your students can see themselves in the curriculum you are teaching. Try to incorporate the different ethnic groups as naturally as possible, instead of setting aside specific days or weeks to devote to each one. Ask local community leaders or other teachers with more experience in this area for advice about which selections/events to use. You may send CISL an e-mail if you have trouble finding the resources you need.
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