1. Strategies and Resources for Integrating Cultural Diversity in Health Education Diane Cole, M.A. CHES Millie Naquin, P.HD. CHES Southeastern Louisiana University

2. Presentation Objectives: Complete a self-assessment tool for promotion of cultural diversity. View and critique sample learning activities and lessons. Identify resources for teaching cultural diversity and competence. Discuss concerns and issues dealing with cultural diversity.

3. Cultural Diversity: A Definition Culture: Ideas, customs, skills, arts, etc of a group of people, that are transferred, communicated or passed along. Diversity: Variety ( Webster's Dictionary)

4. Cultural Diversity: A Definition A concept acknowledging that we live in a society that consists of multiple groups, with each group having its own group’s culture. It conveys the message that people have the right to be different and that we need to respect that right.

5. Diversity Dimensions Age Race Ethnicity Gender Sexual Orientation Physical qualities Work Background Religious Beliefs Income Marital Status Military Parental Status Education Geography Loden and Rosener

6. Levels of Cultural Diversity Cultural Competence Cultural Sensitivity Cultural Awareness

7. CULTURAL COMPETENCE a developmental process that occurs along a continuum. the capacity to function effectively in other cultural contexts.

8. Multicultural Health and Physical Education Educate learners to recognize, accept and appreciate differences. Instill in learners a sense of responsibility and commitment to work toward democratic ideals.

9. Multicultural Health and Physical Education Encourage learners to discover and appreciate the beauty of different cultures Allow learners to experience other cultures using a variety of teaching strategies.

10. Teacher Behaviors Appreciate and accommodate the similarities and differences among the students' cultures. Build relationships with students. Focus on the ways students learn and use their task orientations. Teach students to match their behaviors to the setting.

11. Instructional Guidelines Use a variety of instructional strategies and learning activities. Consider students' cultures and language skills when developing learning objectives and instructional activities.

12. Effective Teaching Strategies Concrete Experiences Readings Games Field trips Guest speakers Role Play Reflective Activities Journals Brainstorming Discussion

13. Effective Teaching Strategies Research Activities Internet Literature Field Experiences Restaurants Museums Grocery Stores Plays

14. Learning Experiences Across Health and Physical Education Content Areas Sample Lessons and Activities…………….

15. Nutrition Foods from Other Countries Restaurants Grocery Stores Where Foods are Grown Different Cooking Styles Cooking Utensils Celebrations and Festivals Food Tastings Guest Speakers

16. Physical Activity Games From Around the World Hopscotch Team Games History of Games and Sports The Olympic Games Dances From Around the World Folk Dance Traditions and Dance Music and Dance

17. Consumer Health Where do our products come from? Grocery shopping as a cultural experience Discovering cultures in restaurants Health care and health care systems

18. Family Life and Sexuality Values, beliefs, attitudes Family structures Rituals and traditions Death and dying practices and traditions Birthing traditions Relationships Communication

19. Communicable and Chronic Diseases Diabetes Obesity Cardiovascular disease Alcoholism Stress HIV/AIDS Cancer

20. Cultural Diversity Issues Globalization Population Growth Disparities in Demographics Disparities in Health Status Increased Political Sophistication Racism Sexism Classism Ageism

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