Respecting Diversity In The Class

Today will will be learning about the VARK model. How to meet all learning styles inside your classroom on a daily basis. We will talk about the four types of learning styles and then we will help you with ideas of how you can implement all styles into your lesson plans. Last week the podcast episode was all about cultural recognition and I shared with you 8 ways to implement cultural inclusivity in your classroom. So over the next few weeks I’ll be diving in a bit deeper with each of these ways - consider them like little mini workshops.  So if you didn’t listen to last week’s episode be sure to go back and listen to #6 so that you can get the over all picture before diving into these mini workshops.    We have with us today a VERY special guest, my mother! Mrs. Licko was a music teacher in the classroom for over 30 years and one of her favorite things to do in the classroom is teach to all learning styles. So I thought she would be the perfect choice for today’s interview!    Here are the four learning styl

Show notes: Want to understand more about creating a culturally inclusive class? This episode will get you started by answering the 3 following questions:    What is culture? Why is it important in Education? How we can help nourish it as teachers?    In this episode you’ll learn 8 different tips on how to foster a culturally inclusive classroom.    Share with us inside the closed Facebook group with any ideas, tips or even any episodes you’d like to see happen. https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingculturaldiversity/   Grab some free diverse teaching resources at www.thecelticclassroom.com   If you all think that respecting diversity and these inclusion subjects are helpful and are worth sharing, please leave a rating and review for the podcast - because the reviews really helps the ranking on itunes and will help us get it it out to more people. We want to reach more people so that they too can be having a bigger impact for our world. 

Show Notes: Today we will travel to Scotland with our classrooms and will provide you with a download of activities that goes with everything I talk about in this episode - it’s actually a free sample from our Travel to Scotland Pack!  You can certainly use these any time of the year as they can be relevant to various studies in your classroom or you can make a point to celebrateTartan day with some of these activities.    This freebie is brought to you by the Non-profit Highland Echoes whose mission is to preserve and promote the culture of Scotland.  You can learn more about Highland Echoes, their Scottish music and dance School performances and their school funding by going to www.highlandechoes.com   5 Free Scottish Activities download for your class https://jenniferlicko.kartra.com/page/ScottishFreeKit   Join us inside the Respecting Diversity in the Class closed facebook group. Here I will post podcast updates, you can tell me what you think, what you would like to here more about and also just ask que

Overwhelmed about how to facilitate your classroom’s learning experience when a topic of diversity  becomes a little uncomfortable?     Not sure how to handle parents who express concern about what you a teaching their children?    Today’s podcast episode is with Reading teacher, Shannon Watson who is not only an HGTV star but also a promotor for inclusion when to choosing and teaching diverse literature in her class.  Reading opens up a world of thoughts questions and curiosities for the students. With that comes lots of positive conversations that can sometimes land on some uncomfortable conversations. When talking about diversity and inclusion it’s impossible to avoid uncomfortable situations - but many people try. Most teachers try - but as our guest today shares with us, avoidance is also sending a message.    You’ll get some great tips from episode #4, Teaching Diverse Literature, that you can start using immediately.    Visit Respecting Diversity in the Class closed Facebook group to discuss and learn

Traditional Music of Ireland represents the history, the culture and the way the Irish express themselves. In This episode share with you 5 pieces of music that if used in the classroom as a lesson, could not only serve as a paddy’s day celebration, but also as a way to integrate the arts and how we express ourselves into the lesson.   As mentioned in the show:   The 5 songs: The Bog Down in the Valley The Irish Washerwoman Is trua gan peata - Link: https://youtu.be/qQGnBaG9w9s  (song doesn’t start until around 1:30) Down By The Sally Gardens The Connemara Cradle Song Download the Travel to Ireland Kit here! We have a $10 discounted price for podcast listeners by using the code IRELAND at checkout!   Download the lesson for William B. Yeats   Link to the Respecting Diversity In the Class Facebook group

In this episode you will learn 5 ways to celebrate Ireland by sharing some of the history and culture with your classroom. And none of these ideas involved a shamrock or pot of gold.   Mentioned in this episode Primarily Instrumental Irish bands - traditional and family friendly Irish Music: Lunasa or Altan Free download until March 8th, 2019 a 'Travel to Ireland kit' with over 30 pages of information, links and activities. www.thecelticclassroom.com   After March 8th, 2019 it will only be available on our lesson store page at www.thecelticclassroom.com

Welcome to my brand new Podcast Respecting Diversity in the Class. Today you will learn why respect for diversity is so important, why the content you choose to share must be authentic and how to find authentic culturally diverse resources.   I'll be sharing with you my step by step method on how I create Culturally diverse lessons.   Grab the free Blueprint to create Culturally diverse lessons by going to my website at www.thecelticclassroom.com scroll down do find freebies and it's on the far right side.  Or just click the link below for a direct download:  https://kartrausers.s3.amazonaws.com/jenniferlicko/3383005_1550368649272general_culturalPlanner.pdf   Thanks for listening!  Jenny