Nabasca, Cherry Ann M.

BEED-II
EDUC 204

Chapter 2
Activity 2.1 Spotting Commonalities.
Directions: Draw an analogy graphic organizer showing the
commonalities/similarities between multicultural literacy (new concept) and
cultural literacy (familiar concept). Be guided by the sample provided below.

New Concept Familiar Concept

Similarities Differences
 It involves the understanding of  Multicultural literacy consists of
different traditions, diversity and of skills and abilities that use
each cultures. It identifies the knowledge to guide. The goal of
creators of knowledge and their multicultural education is to
interests, reveals knowledge advocate better learning
assumptions, looks at knowledge opportunities, especially for those
from different ethnic and cultural who are marginalized for race or
perspectives, and acts to promote race. Promotes an understanding of
the creation of a humane and just the diversity of the classroom and
world. helps build understanding and
respect for people of other cultures.

 Cultural literacy means

understanding the traditions, regular
activities and history of a group of
people of a particular culture. It also
means that you can experience
these traditions, activities and
history in cultural spaces such as
museums, galleries and
performances.

Summary of the New Concept: Enables teachers and students to give value to the
differences on prior knowledge, experiences of learners from diverse background
and familiarity with students’ histories of diverse cultures.
Student embrace diverse behaviors, cultural values, patterns of practice, and
communication. They all share one commonality.