Violence and Ethnic Diversity in the Classroom
The problem with violence and ethnic diversity in the classroom is out of control. School violence has reached astronomical proportions in the past five years. Because of the “minority to majority” program that buses in students from different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds, a clash has formed in the classroom that teachers do not know quite how to handle. The dominant theme of fear of conflict and confrontation and the desire to have safe positive images even at the cost of using unauthentic and inaccurate materials and activities, suggests that before students can begin to portray the diverse cultures of the world and of those living in the United States, they will have to grapple with and consider the issues of history, equality, and diversity in a more direct manner than they have until now. Schools are seen as cultural sites, which become arenas for cultural negotiation, translation, and knowledge. They should be used as a place where learning and discussion can create hope and possibility for a promising future. It is not enough for teachers to present authentic materials and strategies for teaching. They must also
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Approximate Word count = 770
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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