Title: Explore the cultural diversity of families and communities.
Course: Introduction to Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow (19199-18) > Section: Developing Self-Awareness

Exploration should include

- conducting online or library research
- identifying cultural influences (e.g., race, religion, ethnicity, geography, socioeconomic status)
- identifying aspects of each culture (e.g., eye contact, body language, language, personal space, religion, dress, holidays, foods/diet/cuisine)
- exploring the concept of stereotype.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why is respecting cultural diversity important?
- What would happen if all cultures were identical?

Communication

- What can be learned from interacting with different cultures?
- How does cultural diversity enrich and contribute to the community?

Leadership

- Why is it imperative that we respect cultural diversity in all walks of life?
- What strategies can be used to ensure awareness of diversity considerations?

Management

- What are some possible consequences of not exploring cultural diversity?
- How can we utilize our knowledge of cultural diversity in the classroom?