Based on your reading from this week and your personal/professional experiences, explain and discuss the following:
Think about some of the Montessori students you have taught in the past. Would you consider the environment to be diverse and inclusive? Describe the classroom setting and explain why or why not. Be sure to support your discussion posts with citations from the sources in the Reading Assignment section of this unit.
constast and compare 3 views of above assignement.
1. Adams, D., Harris, A., & Jones, M.S. (2016). Teacher-parent collaboration for an inclusive classroom: Success for every child. Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Sciences, 4(3), 58-71. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/304659451_Teacher-Parent_Collaboration_For_An_Inclusive_Classroom_Success_For_Every_Child
- This peer-reviewed journal article presents an outline of study results focused upon the collaborative efforts of parents and teachers in schools with inclusive education.
4. Bray, W.S. (2005). Supporting diverse learners: Teacher collaboration in an inclusive classroom. Teaching Children Mathematics, 11(6), 324-329. Available in JSTOR through the University of the People Library (LIRN).
- This article explores teacher reflections on the expectation of all learners to be successful in math content, no matter their background or learning level. NCTM principles are used for discussion and equity education access for all students.
5. Castro, A., Germain, E., & Gooden, M. (2018). Increasing diversity in K-12 school leadership. Policy Brief 2018-3. Access through LIRN.
- This policy brief resource discussed how K-12 school leadership does not represent the diversity of school populations and how to incorporate overall changes.
6. Scorgie, K., & Forlin, C. (2019). Promoting social inclusion: Co-creating environments that foster equity and belonging. Emerald Publishing Limited. Available in eBook Central through the University of the People Library (LIRN).
- Read Pages 55 to 66
- A good read explaining various activities that can be used to create an inclusive environment across K12 school settings.
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7. Hill, M. (2017, July 21). Creating the culturally diverse classroom. ASCD IN Service. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202170504/http://inservice.ascd.org/creating-the-culturally-diverse-classroom/
- This resource is an online inservice development guide from ASCD. The article provides a first-hand account and ideas to create an environment that is culturally responsive to all students.
8. Inclusion Classroom. (n.d.). K12academics. https://www.k12academics.com/educational-philosophy/inclusion-classroom
- This resource reviews needed principle and practice guidelines for creating an inclusive classroom environment.
9. Juvonen, J., Nishina, A., & Graham, S. (2006). Ethnic diversity and perceptions of safety in urban middle schools. Psychological Science, 17(5), 393-400.
- This journal article resource review student perceptions from 11 urban middle schools that have varied ethnic diversity. An interesting find in this research study presented that is supportive of inclusive and diverse educational environments is that safety in diverse settings.
10. Mohan, P. (2010). Learning in inclusive schools. Economic and Political Weekly, 45(46), 16-18.
- This resource provides a first-hand account from a teacher in an inclusive environment as the educator shares the move to an inclusive classroom setting and how it has changed student perceptions and participation.
- To access this resource you will need to use LIRN and access the link to JSTOR. You will find the article by copying and pasting the title of the article in the search bar.
11. O’Boyle, T. (2020, June 20). 5 reasons why diversity is important in the 21st century. AMP Global youth. https://ampglobalyouth.org/2020/06/20/5-reasons-diversity-important-21st-century/ ;
- This resource discusses the role of diversity as being more involved than just having students of different races in a school.
12. Seltzer, R., Frazier, M., & Ricks, I. (1995). Multiculturalism, race, and education. The Journal of Negro Education, 64(2), 124-140. https://doi.org/10.2307/2967236
- This peer-reviewed article offers insight into issues related to multiculturalism. Reading focus centers on interracial interactions, oppositions to multicultural and diverse classrooms, and some issues related to the implementation of a diverse educational setting.
13. Stewart, M.M., Crary, M., & Humberd, B.K. (2008). Teaching value in diversity: On the folly of espousing inclusion, while practicing exclusion. Academy of Management & Learning, 7(3), 374-386. Available in JSTOR through the University of the People Library (LIRN).
- This peer-reviewed journal article reviews common practices related to teaching diversity and teaching inclusion. Strategies for inclusive and diverse settings are reviewed.
14. Terenzini, P.T., Cabrera, A. F., Colbeck, C., Bjorklund, S., & Parente, J. (2001, September). Racial and ethnic diversity in the classroom: Does it promote student learning? The Journal of Higher Education, 72(5), 509-531. https://doi.org/10.2307/2672879
- This article reviews how diversity in classrooms can foster higher academic achievement and better collaboration among all students.
- To access this resource you will need to use LIRN and access the link to JSTOR. You will find the article by copying and pasting the title of the article in the search bar.
15. Together we learn better: Inclusive schools benefit all children. (2015, June 10). Inclusive Schools Network. https://inclusiveschools.org/together-we-learn-better-inclusive-schools-benefit-all-children/
- This resource discusses components of a differentiated school environment and defines an inclusive environment for diverse learners.
Optional Video
TEDxTalks. (2015, April 24). The power of inclusive education, Ilene Schwartz, TEDxEastsideprep [Video]. YouTube.
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This video is a TedTalk on the classroom as a complex environment that needs management and planning to be an inclusive setting