Cultural and Linguistic Differences

    Listen to the http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/podcast/ford_cul_ling_diff/ podcast from The IRIS Center, or read the http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/podcast/ford_cul_ling_diff_trans/ Consider what Donna Ford has to say about prejudice and stereotyping. Then, read the http://www.ksbe.edu/SPI/PDFS/CBE_relationship_to_student_outcomes.pdf article Discuss how educators can positively influence a school-age child to not hold biases or prejudices against others. Give an example of how a teacher can create a community of learners who support one another by fostering positive attitudes. Give an example of how an educator could teach his or her students the importance of acceptance. Your post must address the children in the concrete operational stage.