Multicultural Reflection Questions

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Setting: You are a top candidate for an excellent teaching position in a large and prestigious school . As one of the three finalists, you have been asked to meet with the assistant superintendent in charge of curriculum and instruction. You have heard informally that you are the first choice of the principals, who have already interviewed you, and whether or not you get the job depends on your interview with the assistant superintendent. You also know that to do well you must be able to think clearly and support your remarks with specifics, and include noted authorities, wherever possible. You really want this job! How do you respond?

Question:

First of all, what have you learned about cross-cultural encounters that will help you in the classroom?

Answer:

-Throughout my coursework I have learned the importance of interacting effectively with people from other cultures. We as educators need to teach our students to understand the world from other cultural perspectives, being that each day

It is a set of strategies aimed to aid the diverse challenges experienced by rapidly changing U.S. demographics. I bring forward a load of coursework and personal experience that has prepared me to apply that to my classroom. My views on multicultural education are that multicultural education is more than cultural awareness, but it is an initiative to encompass all under-represented groups in the classroom. I will strive to provide students with the curriculum, comfort, and environment they need to learn about the cultures of the world. I believe a great set of goals for this district would include creating a accepting and successful learning environment for all, and strengthening cultural consciousness of the learner but also the