Module 5 - How Important is Cultural Diversity in School?

 How Important is Cultural Diversity in School?

I find this question interesting and very important.  The world and people in it are constantly changing, and moving.  I think it is important to be culturally aware and be exposed to diversity.  One of the best places to learn and do this is in the schools.


According to the Census Bureau by 2100 the non-hispanic white population will be the minority in the U.S.  This means students will need to learn how to interact with people of different races, languages, and cultures.  So how important is diversity in schools??  I say very important.  If you keep children sheltered an unaware of this, they will not be able to prepare their futures or their own children.  When I was in high school I had never ever thought about it.  There were maybe 3 African American students in my entire school, 5 or 6 of other races.

 When I came to college, it was a whole new experience!  I wish I was a little more aware and knowlageble about all of it.  In college I have take over 5 classes that touch and go in depth on the subject, and I am happy to learn about different cultures, they way they live.  I also think being more diverse in schools will help with issues of racism.  Also, diverse classrooms can help all the students learn different cultures, maybe even different languages.  I think it is so important to be able to speak different languages, America is after all, a melting pot.

http://www.greatschools.org/find-a-school/defining-your-ideal/cultural-diversity-at-school.gs?content=284

http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/educatrs/presrvce/pe300.htm