1. Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, Sixth Edition © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Chapter 3 Diversity in the Classroom

2. Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3-2 Sources of Cultural Identity Teachers should be knowledgeable: Race and ethnicity Religion – particularly non-Christian Sexual orientation Health Language Ability/disability Gender

3. Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3-3 Definition of Terms I Culture An umbrella term that denotes a complex integrated system of values, beliefs, and behaviors common to a large group of people. Ethnicity A group classification in which members believe that they share a common origin and a unique social and cultural heritage.

4. Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3-4 Definition of Terms II Race An anthropological concept that classifies people according to their physiological characteristics.

5. Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3-5 Diversity in Our Classrooms Racial/ethnic minorities - over 37% of elementary & secondary students African-Americans disproportionately represented in special education Hispanic/Latino Americans – fastest growing population Asian-Americans – also fast growing ethnic group

6. Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3-6 Worldview Describes how a person perceives his/her relationship to the world Five Categories of Worldview Nature Time orientation Activity orientation Human relationships Human nature

7. Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3-7 Cultural Influences on Behavior I Collectivism v. individualism Individual behavior involves activities and events designed to emphasize self Collateral behavior is used to describe actions dedicated to advancing the endurance and improvement of the community

8. Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3-8 Cultural Influences on Behavior II Verbal v. nonverbal communication Language switching Respectful behavior Cultures vary in what is defined as acceptable and respectful behavior Child rearing and discipline practices Keep a balance between teacher’s classroom discipline and awareness of cultural variations

9. Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3-9 Cultural Influences on Behavior III Acculturation and enculturation Students must learn to balance family cultural connections and school community connections May need to develop a third culture Relationships Social behaviors and rules are different in different cultures

10. Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3-10 Schools and Teachers Recommendations: Help students deal with feelings of alienation Value extended family Facilitate positive parent-school relationship Maintain high expectations

11. Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3-11 Multicultural Approach in the Classroom Celebrate diversity Celebrating cultures encourages positive view of self and of differences observed in others Example: Invite students to talk about family traditions, special foods, and customs

12. Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3-12 Exploring Cultural Identity It is essential that every educator… Explore his or her own cultural identity Raise awareness of values/biases that may interfere with providing an accepting classroom environment.

13. Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3-13 Summary In order to better understand a child’s behavior, teachers should… 1. Learn about students’ cultures and how it influences behavior 2. Have a clear sense of personal worldview and cultural identity