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The teacher must first get to know their students, finding out about their backgrounds and cultures, in order to add variety to their curriculum and resources effectively.

The teacher must also reflect on any personal bias.

Teachers' personal development is essential to learn more about multicultural education.

Black scholars at the turn of the 20th century consistently discussed the need for greater curriculum diversity and the recognition of contributions by people of color, forms of multicultural education in K-12 and higher education primarily evolved from the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. During the Civil Rights Era, advocates challenged the primacy of whiteness in textbooks and argued for accuracy in reporting the history and culture of African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanics. (Grant & Chapman, 2021, para. 2)

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The multicultural classroom must be equipped with a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. This includes the variety of books in the class library, as well as any visuals, digital media, and posters. Some examples of multicultural literature that explore diversity, perspectives, and traditions include:

The Kite Runner

Things Fall Apart

Brown Girl Dreaming

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The multicultural classroom should be a safe place for discussion. The teacher should encourage students to talk about their backgrounds and cultures. This will provide education, inspire curiosity, and foster a sense of belonging. In a case study by Mirakhur et al. (2022), a "time traveler" game was played, where one partner, the time traveler, receives information from the other, and they role-play a scenario that is foreign to the time traveler. The example was a broken arm that required an X-ray. The case study revealed that the role-playing for human needs was still able to be connected with, even though the two people were very different.

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Multicultural classrooms should celebrate diversity! This can include highlighting different cultures through special guest speakers, as well as showcasing foods, music, and art.

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Teachers need to incorporate a variety of cultural backgrounds into lessons and curriculum.

" For example, research has shown that when teachers effectively integrate students’ cultural backgrounds into their lessons, students experience improved academic results and greater emotional and social development" (Banks & Banks,2019; Villegas & Lucas, 2002)(Ghaemi & Boroushaki, 2025, p.2).

Allow students to use their home languages in discussions, projects, or writing.

Building relationships is vital to student success and feelings of belonging. Students must feel that they are valued, respected, and seen.

Recognize that students bring valuable skills, traditions, and perspectives from their homes and communities

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Diverse curriculum materials and methods

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Diverse curriculum materials and methods

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Use a variety of diverse curriculum resources. Choose materials that represent multiple cultures.

Tailor lessons to varying learning needs.

Multi-sensory teaching methods Include Audio, visual, kinesthetic, hands-on, and manipulative approaches.

Small-group instruction and learning stations help with targeted instruction.

Adaptive learning platforms to personalize pacing and difficulty.

Visual aids.

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Storytelling can be effectively implemented as a teaching and assessment tool.

Storytelling is an excellent method that helps link learning with students' identities, backgrounds, and traditions.

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Diverse curriculum and materials: books, media, and educational resources that are from a vast variety of cultural backgrounds.

A multicultural classroom library that displays various cultures, histories, and traditions.

Classroom decor that reflects cultural diversity. Include maps, artifacts, and visuals.

Foster multilingualism. Label items in multiple languages, and include different languages during class activities.

Flexible seating options.

Ensure that there are materials suitable for students with diverse abilities.

Include a welcoming corner that has comfortable seating and encourages connection with one another.

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Engage students, families, & the community

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Engage students, families, & the community

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Invite a variety of multicultural guest speakers to the classroom to share their experiences.

Cultural "Show & Tell" time for students to bring items that represent their backgrounds to teach and share with their classmates.

Invite and encourage family involvement in the classroom.

Community activities such as field trips to cultural institutions or events that promote diversity and inclusivity.

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Encourage open dialogue. Teach rules and expectations for respectful discussion.

The teacher must be a role model for respectful behavior. They must always demonstrate respect for all backgrounds.

Engage students in collaborative learning to foster mutual understanding and empathy.

Learn students' names and the correct pronunciation to show respect.

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Incorporate cultural responsiveness in teaching

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Incorporate cultural responsiveness in teaching

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Teachers must modify their teaching strategies, illustrations, and comparisons so they connect with the cultural backgrounds and lived experiences of their students.

Acknowledge cultural celebrations by adding them to your classroom calendar to recognize and celebrate those students on those days.

Offer diverse learning experiences. Provide different forms of content delivery and consider different learning styles to ensure student success.

Global pen pal activities, such as letter exchanges or video chats, encourage engagement with diverse backgrounds and cultures.

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Educators should use interpreters when needed.

Translate any notes/documents into the respective language for the students' families.

Greet families in their native languages to show respect.

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Organize cultural nights or celebrations that feature a variety of cultural elements, including food, music, art, books, and the sharing of traditions.

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Meet families where they are by attending local events, visiting families' neighborhoods, and holding events in these neighborhoods to address any transportation issues. Building deep connections is essential.

You can encourage informal interactions to reduce any feelings of intimidation.

Offer home visits to get to know the student and their families in their own environment. This will enable the teacher to gain a deeper understanding of their students' lives and foster trust and connection.

Offer a variety of community-based learning projects.

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Collaborate with local businesses and non-profits to access resources and education for families.

Empower families as partners with you. Actively listen to their concerns and goals for their student. Involve them in decision-making.

Gather feedback and reflect on what changes need to be made and implemented to ensure positive outcomes.

Offer a variety of ways for families to be involved.

Include parent workshops where families work together on various projects.

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Teachers should encourage students to draw upon past experiences and knowledge.

Make learning relatable by allowing students to draw parallels through projects.

Incorporate examples, texts, and case studies that reflect students’ cultural identities.

Select materials that highlight diverse voices, histories, and contributions across subjects.

Evaluate the classroom setup. The library, wall posters, anchor charts, and bulletin boards should include diversity.