Lesson 6

Faculty
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:

Be familiar with the course content and its primary

objectives; and

Identify the core competencies in teaching multicultural

classrooms.
QUESTION TO PONDER:
How does it feel to be in a
classroom where students
have diverse cultural
backgrounds?
WHAT IS MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION?
• It values different student cultures and prepares students to thrive in
a diverse world.

• It establishes equitable educational

opportunities for all their students.

• It is an ongoing process of helping

students succeed in their academic and
personal lives.
School leaders play an
important role in ensuring
the incorporation of
multicultural education by
selecting and managing
policies, curricula, and
teaching styles.
 QUESTION:
How did COVID-19
pandemic change the
educational landscape in
terms of quality and
accessibility?
 EDUCATION TODAY
• The COVID-19 has resulted in schools
shut all across the world. Globally, over
1.2 billion children are out of the
classroom.

• As a result, education has changed

dramatically, with the distinctive rise
of e-learning, whereby teaching is
undertaken remotely and on digital
platforms.
 THINGS TO REMEMBER:
How Do We Teach Diverse Students?
THINGS TO REMEMBER: How Do We Teach Diverse Students?

Be Aware Of Biases
For educators to understand what
multicultural education is and
implement it in their classrooms,
they need to be aware of potential
biases.
THINGS TO REMEMBER: How Do We Teach Diverse Students?

Value Life Experiences

It’s important for educators to
value their students’ experiences.
Students bring unique perspectives
to the classroom and can share
their own stories or those of family
members.
THINGS TO REMEMBER: How Do We Teach Diverse Students?

Understand Student Learning Styles

Teachers can promote equitable
learning by being aware of their
students’ various learning styles, which
can be influenced by their backgrounds
and upbringing.
THINGS TO REMEMBER: How Do We Teach Diverse Students?

Assign Multicultural Projects

Teachers can emphasize the
importance of different cultural
backgrounds represented in their
classrooms through lessons and
assignments.
References:
• https://soeonline.american.edu/blog/multicultural-education
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwM7kYUGUzA
• https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/04/coronavirus-
education-global-covid19-online-digital-learning/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPutaPc9gB8