1. INCLUSION and the SCHOOL LIBRARY

2. We’ll take a look at…
Resources, programming, and teaching practices that support multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusion
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3. INCLUSION
describes the active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with diversity

4. DIVERSITY
all the ways we differ or are unique

5. RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND CULTURAL
Geographically
isolated
RELIGIOUS
minorities
RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND CULTURAL
minorities
DISABILITY
SEXUAL ORIENTATION
GENDER
Socio-economic
barriers
age
New & non
readers

6. AASL Position Statement for an Effective School Library Program
has a certified school librarian at the helm,
provides personalized learning environments,
and offers equitable access to resources to ensure a well-rounded education for every student.

7. Equal = Same
promotes fairness and justice by providing everyone the same thing
Ex. Giving all students a laptop for learning

8. Equity = Fair ensuring all people get what they need to be equal
Ex. Ensuring all students know how to use the laptop.

10. achievement gap
opportunity gap

11. RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Geographically
isolated
RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY
RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY
ABILITY/
DISABILITY
SEXUAL ORIENTATION
GENDER ISSUES
Socio-economic
Barriers
age
New & non
readers

12. …collection development
RESOURCES
…collection development

13. Benefits of Multicultural Literature
Helps students to better understand current world issues
Increases awareness of social practices, values and belief systems of other cultures
Promotes unity and empathy
Promotes the interaction of children across differing ethnic backgrounds

16. Books as mirrors Creates self worth Allows for self-reflection
Shapes cultural identity
Builds confidence = increases willingness to learn

17. Collection Development
Know your population
Know the needs of your school and community
Looks for books with diversity
characters topics
authors
Look for accessible formats
multi-sensory books
audio versions
video versions
Graphic Novels/Comics

18. Graphic Novels
Visual in nature - international art form & widely recognizable
Simple text, dialogue in conversational style
Story lines are complex
Characters are detailed
Themes of empowerment, underdog, &trials of everyday, relatable life
Universally recognizable characters like Superman, Batman, etc.

19. Responding to Concerns & Challenges
Come mostly from parents
Stay neutral
Inform of policies
Alert your administrator especially if it seems like it will escalate.

20. Policy
Selection Policy
Reconsideration Policy

21. Show Value Circulation stats Testimony Curriculum-based
Offer alternative avenues for check out

22. Book Selection

23. Book Selection

24. Audio Books

25. Audio Books

26. …personalized learning environments
PROGRAMMING
…personalized learning environments

27. AASL Position Statement for an Effective School Library Program
has a certified school librarian at the helm, provides personalized learning environments, and offers equitable access to resources to ensure a well-rounded education for every student.

28. Makerspaces/Clubs Universal language Differentiation
Democratizes learning
Empower learners

29. Book Sharing Read-a-louds Booktalks Book clubs Monthly celebrations
Special events

30. Showcasing Book displays Bulletin boards Student work/share
Featured books
Pick of the week/month
Monthly focus
Celebrations

31. Marketing Use ‘face out’ method of display
Use subject methods for non-fiction:
“Spanish studies” “Native Americans”
Highlight artwork/cover work
Highlight a graphic novel by displaying the minority hero

32. …the teacher-librarian is a teacher first
TEACHING
…the teacher-librarian is a teacher first

33. Culturally Responsive Teaching
“Becoming culturally responsive starts with showing genuine caring that recognizes the unique gifts and talents of every child, particularly when that child doesn’t look [or sound] like you. ....” -Zaretta Hammond

34. Create Context Visuals/Props Acting Body Language Gestures
Singing/music
Poetry
Show AND Tell

35. Scaffold the content Abridged versions Audio Movies Text highlighting
Model
Read in first language, then in English

36. Less is more.

37. TAKE A MOMENT…
What will you START doing in your professional practice?
What will you STOP doing?
What will you CONTINUE to do?
What will you CHANGE about what you do?

38. https://padlet.com/alissa76adams/ka2p1babrnfw
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39. Multiculturalism in the Modern World: Jen Holladay: https://www

40. Multicultural curriculum...
Is rigorous
Advance pro-social proficiency
Advance critical thinking