Teachers need to be careful not to perpetuate
stereotypes though the reading
of ethnic literature
I watch out that in exposing one aspect of a culture you
dont make that aspect the
underlying example of everyone from that
culture. Such as, if you are studying Caesar Chavez make sure that you study other non-farming oriented Mexican-Americans.
Also, the best examples of culture come from the people themselves. Get
the culture presented by someone from the culture, it will hold more meaning and validity.
Let children choose their own examples and point out
others from the same ethnic
group and how their ideas were the same
and/or different.
Look at the type and source of multicultural literature,
make sure that it is
accurate, up-to-date, and good literature.
Teach multiculturally, not multiculturalism.