How multicultural literature

increase students
knowledge of other cultures
and issues of diversity?

Students develop empathic and conceptual
understanding about other cultures
Students from diverse background feel that
they are accepted as the individual in the
classroom.
Students connect with others and
other cultures.
Develop positive attitudes towards differences
and diverse populations.
Find similarities among cultures in
order to bring unity among them.
Heighten students sensitivity to those who
are from different culture.
Increase cultural awareness.
Students gain understanding and
respect for other culture and affirmation
towards cultural diversity.
Present students with clear contrast in
perspectives and help them to
understand their own cultural heritages.
Students develop healthy self-concept

Students appreciate the
diverse population.