How do we compare/differ from other people across the world? by https://padlet.com/bterry1027/ajt73gsuos76 Kindergarten: K.C.1.1, K.C.1.2, K.G.1.1 Brittany Terry en-us 2018-09-26 15:28:12 UTC 2018-09-27 21:03:35 UTC hello@padlet.com Primary Resource: bterry1027 https://padlet.com/bterry1027/ajt73gsuos76/wish/286263262 Family time, money, activities, beliefs, traditional story telling are all categories that students will be able to compare their own with a designated country. A child from India may not know Goldilocks and the Three Bears, or the story may vary. This is the perfect opportunity to share and read stories from the country that is being studied that week. Students will be able to distinguish the differences between our literary works and the literary works from the other country.

https://busyteacher.org/7080-top-10-ways-to-teach-culture.html

Secondary Resource:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/314337248971070314

Showing students how classrooms across the world are set up, along with what material is being taught, is a great way from students to see how we differ from those across the world. Children should know that what is important for us to know and excel in, that is probably not the case in other countries. Some students may not even attend school due to their gender, economic status, or the availability of classrooms itself.
Classroom in Afghanistan.
]]> 2018-09-26 20:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bterry1027/ajt73gsuos76/wish/286263262 Primary Resource: bterry1027 https://padlet.com/bterry1027/ajt73gsuos76/wish/286263686 https://extension.psu.edu/programs/betterkidcare/knowledge-areas/environment-curriculum/activities/all-activities/we-are-different-we-are-the-same-teaching-young-children-about-diversity

In this activity, students will be able to see the differences between clothing, skin tones, and hair. Aside from myself 'dressing' up to fit the country of topic for that week, students will be provided opportunities such as books, videos, and pictures to help them see the comparisons and differences. Books, including The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss will be covered and discussed (learning how to become friends with those who are unlike us).

Secondary Resource:
http://www.preschoolrainbow.org/multicultural.htm

This website gave wonderful ideas concerning how to actively engage students in learning the different world cultures. One activity that should out was the making of hats that were popular within each country. After the making of the hat, the children's picture was taken to be placed on their individual passports, showing what countries we have covered. Students are able to refer back to their passport at a later date and familiarize themselves with the differences in our attire and the attire in other countries. An example of a world passport is provided at the link below.

http://www.startwithabook.org/content/pdfs/Passport.pdf

Another Resource:
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/global_learning/2016/12/addressing_cultural_appropriation_in_the_classroom_tools_and_resources.html

I found it interesting that this site relied heavily on the saying, "We're a culture, not a costume." Students need to comprehend that the attires that they are witnessing are not costumes like how we dress for Halloween; rather, it is their everyday clothing. ]]> 2018-09-26 20:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bterry1027/ajt73gsuos76/wish/286263686 Primary Resource: bterry1027 https://padlet.com/bterry1027/ajt73gsuos76/wish/286268901 Initially, students should be aware of where they reside! Therefore, they should be familiarized with a worldwide map and a United States map. It would be interesting, as a pre-lesson activity, to see where students have traveled or have previously lived. The students would share components of that location, in comparison to the current residing location. Students and parents would be highly encouraged to provide pictures of these locations as well! The article provided below states that including parents and other family members are great assets to discussing various parts of the world that they have visited or lived in. During each country study, the location will be pinpointed on our classroom map for reference.

https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/many-languages-many-cultures/

Secondary Resource:

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ728471.pdf

It is never too early for students to understand there is world outside of where we currently live. Students are able to see the comparisons and differences of peers within our community, and that knowledge should be spread worldwide.]]> 2018-09-26 21:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bterry1027/ajt73gsuos76/wish/286268901 Primary Resource: bterry1027 https://padlet.com/bterry1027/ajt73gsuos76/wish/286271116 http://www.pbs.org/parents/expert-tips-advice/2015/08/teach-children-cultural-awareness-diversity/

Speaking in another language, or rather using individual terms from that language is a great way for students to see/hear the differences between cultures. Not only the teacher saying these terms, but also students learning to say them and what they translate to would make the culture unit more meaningful. Students are able to understand the different ways people across the world communicate. Children need to understand that their own native language is not the only language in the world.

Secondary Resource:
https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2012/nov/07/teaching-multicutural-classroom-advice-challenges

The website listed above stated a great way for students to fully comprehend a spoken language that is not native to them. Acting out the word, like charades, and pictures are a great way to correlate the word/phrase to its meaning. Think back when we were in high school taking a foreign language course; pictures were provided in order to help us fully understand the connection between that word/phrase and the language we are familiar with.

Another Resource:
http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=141

Including background music from a designated country is a great strategy so students are able to hear the different sounds/languages. ]]> 2018-09-26 21:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bterry1027/ajt73gsuos76/wish/286271116 Primary Resource: bterry1027 https://padlet.com/bterry1027/ajt73gsuos76/wish/286273814 https://busyteacher.org/7080-top-10-ways-to-teach-culture.html

Children should understand that hotdogs and McDonald's are not available in various portions of the world. To begin this portion of the cultural lesson, students discuss what their current favorite dish is. As each country is being taught, a specialty dish from that country would be brought via the teacher for students to try. (Keep in mind of any food allergies present within the classroom.)

Secondary Resource:
https://kidworldcitizen.org/where-in-the-world-is-your-food-from/

While students are discussing their favorite foods, it would be a great opportunity to discuss where those foods came from! Students are able to see where on the map the foods originate from. ]]> 2018-09-26 21:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bterry1027/ajt73gsuos76/wish/286273814