Diversity Awareness for K-6 Teachers: An Approach to Learning and Understanding our World

Product Description Diversity Awareness for K-6 Teachers – An Approach to Learning and Understanding Our World is a guide appropriate for elementary teachers and university level preservice teachers. The themes are relevant to today’s world and include age-appropriate activities designed to increase student participation and learning. Additionally, adequate space is provided for teacher-designed activities, modification to lesson plans and curriculum standards notations. The design is tailored to allow teachers access to quick referencing and documenting. Review Dr. Rona Leach McLeod has provided K-6 teachers with a set of practical applications for developing a culturally responsive classroom. The new edition adds additional strategies and tools that help teachers align their standards and assessments for increased effectiveness in planning for student needs. This book is well-organized and simply arranged to address specific needs and issues related to many facets of diversity. The variety of activities that are provided in this book will be a wonderful addition to any teacher’s professional library. It is timeless in its approach and lends itself easily to an integrative approach to teaching and learning. -- Teresa Reynolds, Chair of the Teacher Education Department, Disability Services Program Coordinator, St. Andrews University – A Branch of Webber International University, Laurinburg, NCThe inclusion of diversity in various educational standards has left many veteran and prospective teachers wondering how they can possibly add one more topic to their packed curriculum. McLeod’s book is an excellent resource for helping teachers introduce the natural existence of diversity across all content areas; challenging the myth that teaching diversity is limited to social studies. The activities are designed to encourage K-6 students and teachers to recognize and appreciate diversity as it occurs in their everyday lives. -- Rachel A. McBroom, Chief Operations Officer, NC Virtual Public School and former Director of Educator Preparation, NC Department of Public InstructionRemember that diversity begins with you. With that being said, in this book, “Diversity Awareness for K-6 Teachers - An Approach to Learning and Understanding Our World”, Dr. Rona Leach McLeod begins to take us on a journey designed to have teachers and students join together to see a world of diversity all around them in all kinds of activities every day and in every way! Whether the topic is the Months of the Year; Colors; Age; Holidays; Rocks; or Emotions – Diversity is all around us – and this little book helps us to identify it up close and personal through a range of activities and experiences and should be required reading for every teacher and every student. -- Christine D. Brooks Ph.D, First Director of the U. S. Department of Education Faith-Based and Community Initiatives CenterDr. McLeod’s book on diversity awareness is clear, to-the-point, and has universal appeal. Not only are teaching activities provided, but she empowers the reader to look at diversity broadly and from a different perspective – an interesting and innovative approach. I encourage all educators to read this publication. -- Garland E. Pierce, North Carolina State Representative: District 48: Hoke, Robeson, Richmond, and Scotland CountiesThis is a very well-organized and easy to follow book for engaging all of our ever-changing diverse student population. Students of all abilities and backgrounds can connect to the wide range of activities and lessons in this book. Dr. McLeod has provided a great resource for teachers to teach diversity and inclusion with focus on all content areas. -- Mohsen Ghaffari, 5th Grade Teacher, North Star Elementary School, Salt Lake City School District, Utah Teacher of the Year – 2015Wow!! What a great focus and impactful suggestions, given throughout this masterpiece, as it relates to suggested activities. There are also opportunities for p