Hey ELA people, here's 5 ways to add diversity to the classroom. by Desiree Perez

Hey ELA people, here's 5 ways to add diversity to the classroom. by Desiree Perez https://padlet.com/desperez/o0albpbjl1619k8t Signed, IPOC. en-us 2021-09-27 06:15:29 UTC 2021-10-03 22:52:34 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4dd.png 1. Dialogue of Indigenous people and POC should be realistic. desperez https://padlet.com/desperez/o0albpbjl1619k8t/wish/1788008632 Enough with the stereotypes. Students should hear stories of Indigenous and POC that truly represent their culture and uphold the dignity of their community and contribution to the history of the United States. ]]> 2021-10-03 21:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/desperez/o0albpbjl1619k8t/wish/1788008632 2. Include more illustrations of Indigenous people and POC in a variety of roles. desperez https://padlet.com/desperez/o0albpbjl1619k8t/wish/1788031526 Listen, Indigenous people and people of color have accomplished a lot in this country. Show them off! Include pictures of them in various positions, even those of authority. ]]> 2021-10-03 22:18:11 UTC https://padlet.com/desperez/o0albpbjl1619k8t/wish/1788031526 3. Texts should include criticism from Indigenous and POC too. desperez https://padlet.com/desperez/o0albpbjl1619k8t/wish/1788037795 When we say everyone's a critic, we mean it. Our texts should include the criticism of POC and Indigenous people on white and non-white literary works.]]> 2021-10-03 22:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/desperez/o0albpbjl1619k8t/wish/1788037795 4. Include texts that display the contributions of Indigenous and POC to American culture. desperez https://padlet.com/desperez/o0albpbjl1619k8t/wish/1788043549 What would America be without the influence of other cultures? Schools should include books and curriculum that highlight all the contributions made by POC- and not just the stereotypes, respects our dignity. ]]> 2021-10-03 22:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/desperez/o0albpbjl1619k8t/wish/1788043549 5. Include materials that appropriately frame the contributions of Indigenous and POC. desperez https://padlet.com/desperez/o0albpbjl1619k8t/wish/1788061559 I'm not talking piñatas here. Do research and include these materials in your classroom. Have an open discussion with your students and introduce them to new experiences and cultures! ]]> 2021-10-03 22:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/desperez/o0albpbjl1619k8t/wish/1788061559