Sunday, April 03, 2005

Question of the Day

How Do You Teach About Other Cultures in Your Country?

"We teach a lot about other cultures in social studies. We teach them (students) with textbooks. We use a lot of Internet, movies and newspapers. We try for teachers to become part of the discussion, but not lead it, so it will become more interactive."
Bernardita Stuven, Chile


"We don't have a national curriculum, but we have a national statement of expectations. It includes social justice, which has tenets of multiculturalism, tolerance, diversity and inclusivity."
Ken Avenell, Australia


"We are very global, so cosmopolitan and so interconnected. We have a lot of expatriates and multinational companies. In our school curriculum, it's very natural-naturally diverse. So it's easy to connect."
Betsy Lim, Singapore

"A lot will come from actual cultures, because New Zealand has become very multicultural in recent times.... What we want to do is make the student feel comfortable. We really incorporate within themes, within studies, using the community. Being eclectic. Bringing in different strategies, drawing on resources."
Faye Hauwai, New Zealand

"Our curriculum does include world geography. It includes human geography and culture. We do a lot of current events on different political issues in other countries."
Anna Maria de Samper, Colombia


"We teach tolerance, understanding, respect and compassion. We celebrate diversity. We have some important days (such as when) every child wears a costume from their father's country."
Virginia Bolivar, Venezuela


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