Multiculturalism

Mulitculturalism takes many forms in many different areas. However, in education it is important to make sure all students feel welcomed, acknowledged, and included. After looking at all the sites these were my thoughts:
-multicutural education can be defined as an equal opportunity for other ethnic groups to reach their highest potential without discrimination and prejudice, and for others to develop knowledge about cultural differences.

-In my classroom/school we celebrate all the different culture groups throughout the year. I think this is very interesting because the students get a chance to tell us more about themselves. We don't have to read it in a book or watch a movie, we have a real life experience. It has been my experience when you ask a child to share their culture they are more thans happy to do it. The other students have enjoyed whent they get to learn/hear something new about someone.

-In the first site about Pithissippi, my first thought was mixed. I undertsood the thought process; however, times have changed and America has made so much progression in many ways. When times change everything changes. One cannot continue to use the same ideas and tactics that worked decades ago for the future. The fact is that America is made up of many cultures and they come here for better opportunites and because of the freedom.

-My opinion on the second and third one is not so much that other countries think multiculturalism is wrong, but I think they are just concerned. I think they are concerned in loosing their own culture in trying to recognize others. I agree with this to a certains degree. America has its own system and culture, but because of all the cultures it seems sometimes our values and beliefs are dismissed because of others.

-All in all recognizing different cultures is not only a great learning experience but also a decision that one has to make in regards to positve interactions among other ethnic groups.