Cultural Diversity

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In this paper the author takes an in-depth look at how and what to teach in terms of tolerance where there are cultural differences in American education establishments. He starts the paper with a look at America as a big place with big problems, a place with a multicultural society, comprising almost all types of people from different cultures. The author stresses that in the field of education a more diverse educational program is needed to ensure that schools should be familiarized with the cultural enrichment of all children via curriculum affirming the preservation and extension of other cultural activities. The paper goes on to suggest ideas and methods for enhancing cultural diversity and tolerance, citing examples. In conclusion the author suggests projects that students can do to learn more about other cultures.

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Introduction
What to Teach
How to Teach

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"Help the Students develop a sense of understanding their own ethnic and cultural identities. It is the responsibility of educational institutions to outline and retain this national culture. Parents are supposed to be responsible to educate their children to admire their native cultures, however teachers should educate children to respect all cultures. Schools should be careful and must ensure not to promote a specific culture over other cultures, therefore diminish the student's sense of belonging to the superior or dominating culture. In this regard teachers would introduce the curriculum that would help teachers as well as the students to integrate multicultural education. Some of the points are given below to develop an effective curriculum."

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