Finding Unity in Diversity: A Toolkit for Bridging Gaps by Christina Loy https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c en-us 2025-09-22 02:55:21 UTC 2025-09-22 03:49:43 UTC hello@padlet.com References christinamartinez0314 https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596623382 Banks, J. A. (2019). An introduction to multicultural education (6th ed.). Pearson.


Gay, G. (2018). Culturally responsive teaching: Theory, research, and practice (3rd ed.). Teachers College Press.


Esqueda, O. J. (2014). Biblical worldview: The Christian higher education foundation for learning. Christian Higher Education, 13(2), 91–100.

]]> 2025-09-22 03:08:27 UTC https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596623382 Multicultural Literature Circles christinamartinez0314 https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596645401 Books from diverse authors and cultures could be utilized in reading group so students can explore different perspectives.

]]> 2025-09-22 03:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596645401 Global History Connections christinamartinez0314 https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596648102 When teaching history, include events for multiple countries (not just western history) to show global impact.

]]> 2025-09-22 03:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596648102 Math in the Real World christinamartinez0314 https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596656134 Highlight mass contributions from different cultures, for example Mayan numerals, Arabic algebra, and Chinese abacus.

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]]> 2025-09-22 03:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596657903 Flexible Teaching Styles christinamartinez0314 https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596661368 Using a mix of group work, storytelling, visuals, and hands on activities to reach diverse learning preferences.

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]]> 2025-09-22 03:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596663014 Language Support Strategies christinamartinez0314 https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596664542 Using visuals, sentence starters, and bilingual resources for English language learners.

]]> 2025-09-22 03:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596664542 Choice in Assignments christinamartinez0314 https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596668248 Give students a choice of how to show understanding (poster, video, essay, skit), honoring different strengths and cultures.

]]> 2025-09-22 03:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596668248 Cultural Celebration Wall christinamartinez0314 https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596672856 Create a classroom display where students can add photos, artifacts, or drawings representing their culture

]]> 2025-09-22 03:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596672856 Inclusive Classroom Agreements christinamartinez0314 https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596681138 Work with students to build norms around respect, listening, and valuing differences.

]]> 2025-09-22 03:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596681138 Multicultural Art and Music christinamartinez0314 https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596682307 Incorporate music and art from different cultures during transitions or projects.

]]> 2025-09-22 03:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596682307 Diverse Role Models christinamartinez0314 https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596684688 Highlight leaders, inventors, artists, and thinkers from different cultural backgrounds in lessons.

]]> 2025-09-22 03:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596684688 Family Heritage Show and Tell christinamartinez0314 https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596689804 Invite families to share traditions, recipes, or stories with the class.

]]> 2025-09-22 03:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596689804 Community Guest Speakers christinamartinez0314 https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596691400 Bring in local leaders, artists, or workers from diverse backgrounds to share their expertise.

]]> 2025-09-22 03:45:58 UTC https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596691400 Cultural Events and Celebrations christinamartinez0314 https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596693558 Host multicultural nights where families can contribute food, music, or performances.

]]> 2025-09-22 03:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596693558 Parent Workshops christinamartinez0314 https://padlet.com/christinamartinez0314/blyzddhbhqg2tg9c/wish/3596695423 Offer sessions for parents on how to support learning at home in ways that connect to cultural traditions.

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