Monett R-1 Professional Development DayMonett R-1 Professional Development DayDiversity Awareness Training:Diversity Awareness Training:

Impacts of Culture upon Teaching Impacts of Culture upon Teaching MethodologiesMethodologies

byby

Kyle Davis and Candace TurnerKyle Davis and Candace Turner

Rationale for PresentationRationale for Presentation““One Size Does Not Fit All !”One Size Does Not Fit All !”As educators we need to provide As educators we need to provide the following:the following:

•Individualized InstructionIndividualized Instruction•Tests without BiasTests without Bias•Teaching without BiasTeaching without Bias•Values and BeliefsValues and Beliefs•Behaviors and Norms Behaviors and Norms

OSEDA DATAOSEDA DATABARRY/LAWRENCE COUNTIESBARRY/LAWRENCE COUNTIES

UM Extension of Social and Economic Profiles: Barry CountyUM Extension of Social and Economic Profiles: Barry County

Summary of Social and Economic Indicators for Barry CountySummary of Social and Economic Indicators for Barry County http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/webrepts/cntypage/29009.html

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary EducationMissouri Department of Elementary and Secondary EducationMONETT R-I (005128) Missouri School Directory

http://dese.mo.gov/planning/profile/005128.html

Summary of Social and Economic Indicators for Lawrence CountySummary of Social and Economic Indicators for Lawrence County

http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/webrepts/cntypage/29109.html

Missouri 2000 Hispanic Population and Change 1990-2000Missouri 2000 Hispanic Population and Change 1990-2000http://www.oseda.missouri.edu/regional_profiles/hispanic_pop_2000_popchg_1990_2000.shttp://www.oseda.missouri.edu/regional_profiles/hispanic_pop_2000_popchg_1990_2000.shtmlhtml

http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/broker?_PROGRAM=websas.cntypage.sas&_SERVICE=appdev&_debug=0&county=29009

UM Extension of Social and Economic Profiles: Lawrence CountyUM Extension of Social and Economic Profiles: Lawrence Countyhttp://mcdc2.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/broker?_PROGRAM=websas.cntypage.sas&_SERVICE=appdev&_debug=0&county=29109

Monett R-1 Monett R-1 Pupil Enrollment ForecastsPupil Enrollment Forecasts

2004-20082004-2008Demographic Data, 2004-2008Demographic Data, 2004-2008

MONETT R-I MONETT R-I MissouriYearYear 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Total EnrollmentTotal Enrollment 1,9751,975 1,9961,996 2,0212,021 2,0662,066 2,0712,071 896,186 894,809 899,941 899,525 894,609

Asian (Number Percent)

90.50

90.50

90.40

100.50

80.40

12,108 1.4

13,059 1.5

14,169 1.6

15,008 1.7

15,787 1.8

Black (Number Percent)

20.10

60.30

110.50

110.50

100.50

160,532 17.9

160,618 17.9

162,895 18.1

162,659 18.1

160,785 18.0

Hispanic Hispanic (Number Percent)(Number Percent)

35635618.0018.00

39139119.6019.60

43943921.7021.70

49649624.0024.00

54254226.2026.20

22,749 2.5

25,166 2.8

27,935 3.1

30,449 3.4

32,489 3.6

Indian (Number Percent)

180.90

211.10

221.10

261.30

180.90

3,194 0.4

3,444 0.4

3,640 0.4

3,739 0.4

3,915 0.4

White (Number Percent)

1,59080.50

1,56978.60

1,54076.20

1,52373.70

1,49372.10

697,603 77.8

692,522 77.4

691,302 76.8

686,670 76.4

681,622 76.2

Free/Reduced Free/Reduced Lunch (FTE)* Lunch (FTE)* (Number Percent)(Number Percent)

922.00922.0047.7047.70

975.00975.0049.2049.20

1,008.001,008.0050.2050.20

1,019.001,019.0050.0050.00

1,033.001,033.0050.7050.70

354,534 40.5

364,441 41.7

367,461 40.8

366,547 41.8

367,724 42.1

*January Membership Data is used as the denominator when calculating the percent. January Membership Data is used as the denominator when calculating the percent. Source: Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education Core Data As Submitted by Missouri Public SchoolsData as of October 24, 2008Data as of October 24, 2008Posted to the Web October 27, 2008 Posted to the Web October 27, 2008

Mobility PatternsMobility Patterns

City of Monett (2009). Retrieved October 8, 2009, from City of Monett (2009). Retrieved October 8, 2009, from http://www.cityofmonett.com/forms_schedules/Admin/Vision%202030%20Downtown%20Revitalization%20Plan/Research%20Analysis.pdf

Changes in Immigration StatusChanges in Immigration Status

Trends in unauthorized ImmigrationTrends in unauthorized Immigrationhttp://pewhispanic.org/files/reports/94.pdf#10http://pewhispanic.org/files/reports/94.pdf#10

Undocumented/IllegalUndocumented/IllegalImmigration TrendsImmigration Trends

http://pewhispanic.org/files/reports/94.pdf#10Trends in Unauthorized Immigration:Trends in Unauthorized Immigration:

Major EmployersMajor EmployersMonett, MissouriMonett, Missouri

Cultural Values: ClothingCultural Values: Clothing

• Clothing is an expression of self

• First impressions are critical• Jewelry and accessories are

important http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Value-of-Clothing-to-Hispanics---A-Clothes-Call&id

=2590355

Hispanic Hispanic Cultural CelebrationsCultural Celebrations

Three (3) main categoriesThree (3) main categories•ReligiousReligious•PatrioticPatriotic•Personal HolidayPersonal Holiday

What is the cultural importance of What is the cultural importance of these celebrations to Hispanics?these celebrations to Hispanics?http://literacynet.org/lp/hperspectives/scopecult.html

Influences of Religion in Hispanic CulturesInfluences of Religion in Hispanic Cultures

Ohio State University: Understanding Hispanic CultureOhio State University: Understanding Hispanic Culturehttp://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5237.html

•Religion serves as “moral compass”Religion serves as “moral compass”•Church influence upon family Church influence upon family •Community affairsCommunity affairs•Creating spiritual meaning for HispanicsCreating spiritual meaning for Hispanics•Religious celebrationsReligious celebrations

Immigration Reform: (HR 4437) Immigration Reform: (HR 4437) Influence upon Religion in Hispanic CulturesInfluence upon Religion in Hispanic Cultures

Sensenbrenner Bill (HR 4437) Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Sensenbrenner Bill (HR 4437) Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005 Control Act of 2005 http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h109-4437

•Church’s responsibilitiesChurch’s responsibilities•Undocumented –illegal parishioners deportedUndocumented –illegal parishioners deported•Loss of non-profit tax status-for not reportingLoss of non-profit tax status-for not reporting

•Impacts upon church outreach programsImpacts upon church outreach programs•Addressing Judeo-Christian values-conflictAddressing Judeo-Christian values-conflict•Psychological, economic, spiritual, and social Psychological, economic, spiritual, and social impactsimpacts

The Illegal Church: Ministry Today MagazineThe Illegal Church: Ministry Today Magazinehttp://www.ministrytodaymag.com/display.php?id=12947&print=yes

Family Values and BeliefsFamily Values and Beliefs

El Honor (concept of Honor)El Honor (concept of Honor)Think in the present-not future orientedThink in the present-not future orientedFamily more important than its individual membersFamily more important than its individual membersMultigenerational family structuresMultigenerational family structuresSuperstitionsSuperstitionsBody language and gesturesBody language and gesturesMen “provide” and women “serve” (machismo)Men “provide” and women “serve” (machismo)Proxemics (cultural distance in communicating Proxemics (cultural distance in communicating with others)with others)Proposals of marriage (courtship, marriage, and Proposals of marriage (courtship, marriage, and last names)last names)

TEACHING FROM A HISPANIC PERSPECTIVE: A HANDBOOK FOR NON-HISPANIC ADULT TEACHING FROM A HISPANIC PERSPECTIVE: A HANDBOOK FOR NON-HISPANIC ADULT EDUCATORS:EDUCATORS:

http://literacynet.org/lp/hperspectives

Education: Unlocking LiteracyEducation: Unlocking Literacy

The Literacy Roundtable:The Literacy Roundtable:http://www.literacyroundtable.org

•90 million Americans have limited basic reading and writing skills90 million Americans have limited basic reading and writing skills

•In Missouri 1 in 6 adults (16+) lack literacy skills to complete a job In Missouri 1 in 6 adults (16+) lack literacy skills to complete a job applicationapplication

•Poverty rate for immigrants and refugees in 2000 was 50% higher than Poverty rate for immigrants and refugees in 2000 was 50% higher than native-born population-Lower levels of English literacy skills among these native-born population-Lower levels of English literacy skills among these groupsgroups

•Children of parents who drop out of school-six times more likely to drop Children of parents who drop out of school-six times more likely to drop outout

•82% of employers view workplace literacy as a method of improving work 82% of employers view workplace literacy as a method of improving work quality of employees.quality of employees.

Challenges in Education: HispanicsChallenges in Education: Hispanics•Discrepancies:Discrepancies: “expectations” and “reality” “expectations” and “reality”•PovertyPoverty•Immigration statusImmigration status•Limited English ProficiencyLimited English Proficiency•Parental involvementParental involvement

Tornoe, J. (2009, August 30). Tornoe, J. (2009, August 30). Report: 41% of Latino girl students fail to graduate from high Report: 41% of Latino girl students fail to graduate from high school in U.S.school in U.S. Retrieved 06 09, 10, from Latino Marketing and Advertizing Consulting Retrieved 06 09, 10, from Latino Marketing and Advertizing Consulting Trends: Trends: http://juantornoe.blogs.com/hispanictrending/2009/08/report-41-of-latino-girl-students-fail-to-graduate-from-high-school-in-us.html

Turnoe, J.G. (2007, December). Hoy and Scholastic Kick Off Public Service Campaign Turnoe, J.G. (2007, December). Hoy and Scholastic Kick Off Public Service Campaign Promoting Literacy for Latino Children:Promoting Literacy for Latino Children:http://juanturnoe.blogs.com/hispanictrending/2007/12/hoy-and-scholas.html

Challenges in Education: HispanicsChallenges in Education: Hispanics(Part Two)(Part Two)

•Safety at schoolSafety at school•Lack of educational/career role modelsLack of educational/career role models•Drop out rates-teen pregnancyDrop out rates-teen pregnancy

Tornoe, J. (2009, August 30). Tornoe, J. (2009, August 30). Report: 41% of Latino girl students fail to graduate from high Report: 41% of Latino girl students fail to graduate from high school in U.S.school in U.S. Retrieved 06 09, 10, from Latino Marketing and Advertizing Consulting Retrieved 06 09, 10, from Latino Marketing and Advertizing Consulting Trends: Trends:

http://juantornoe.blogs.com/hispanictrending/2009/08/report-41-of-latino-girl-students-fail-to-graduate-from-high-school-in-us.html

Turnoe, J.G. (2007, December). Hoy and Scholastic Kick Off Public Service Campaign Turnoe, J.G. (2007, December). Hoy and Scholastic Kick Off Public Service Campaign Promoting Literacy for Latino Children:Promoting Literacy for Latino Children:http://juanturnoe.blogs.com/hispanictrending/2007/12/hoy-and-scholas.html

Classroom StrategiesClassroom Strategies

•Cooperative LearningCooperative Learning•Perception of TimePerception of Time•Communication StyleCommunication Style•Classroom InteractionClassroom Interaction

http://literacynet.org/lp/hperspectives/esol.html

Symbols of Hispanic CultureSymbols of Hispanic Culture

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Racial StereotypingRacial Stereotypingwearing Spandexwearing Spandex

having lower voter turnout rates than whiteshaving lower voter turnout rates than whites

having passion, being romantic, having a lot of sexy having passion, being romantic, having a lot of sexy latin music, fiestas, siestas, vibrant, passionate colors, latin music, fiestas, siestas, vibrant, passionate colors, like redlike red

being late or putting things off till tomorrow being late or putting things off till tomorrow

All Mexicans are good swimmersAll Mexicans are good swimmers

All Mexicans are shortAll Mexicans are short

Hispanics are a source of cheap laborHispanics are a source of cheap labor

http://www.orcmagazine.com/Google_Your_Race/Hispanics.html

Discussion PointsDiscussion Points• Specific cultural aspects in Specific cultural aspects in

the Monett R-1 Districtthe Monett R-1 District

• Examples of ideas of how Examples of ideas of how to present less bias in our to present less bias in our teaching curriculumteaching curriculum

• In what ways are the In what ways are the Hispanics changing and Hispanics changing and embracing the culture of embracing the culture of the majority?the majority?

• How do other students feel How do other students feel about the increase of about the increase of students of Hispanic origins students of Hispanic origins and the integration of and the integration of Hispanic literature in our Hispanic literature in our district?district?

• Any of the above that don’t Any of the above that don’t apply locallyapply locally

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