In what two ways does a diversified curriculum better prepare students for the future?

It develops empathy that is needed now more than ever., It prepares them to live in a diverse world.

How can diversifying the curriculum contribute to building empathy?

By highlighting the struggles of others

Why did Rodney and his peers "run straight to HBCUs" (historically Black colleges and universities) after high school?

To learn more about their identity and role in society

Rodney mentions his educational background to highlight the importance of what aspect of learning?

Knowledge of self and cultural identity

What are two key benefits of diversifying the curriculum, as described by Kurt and Rodney?

Decreased disciplinary issues, Increased engagement

Why is it important to highlight the contributions of diverse groups in the curriculum?

To ensure all students feel represented in the classroom

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National Teachers of the Year: Review and Reflect

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Rodney Robinson and Kurt Russell have taught students in suburban, city and juvenile detention schools and believe representation matters. In this course they share how centering practice on all students’ identities builds engagement and empathy, and empowers students to see their place in the world.

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In what two ways does a diversified curriculum better prepare students for the future?
It develops empathy that is needed now more than ever.
It convinces them to interact only with like-minded people.
It prepares them to compete globally.
It prepares them to live in a diverse world.
2
How can diversifying the curriculum contribute to building empathy?
By making lessons more challenging
By highlighting the struggles of others
3
Why did Rodney and his peers "run straight to HBCUs" (historically Black colleges and universities) after high school?
To attend a school where everyone was alike
To learn more about their identity and role in society
4
Rodney mentions his educational background to highlight the importance of what aspect of learning?
Knowledge of self and cultural identity
The importance of attending Ivy League schools
The benefits of a single-subject focus
The need for a competitive environment
5
Students who see their identities represented in the curriculum perform better.
True
False
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What are two key benefits of diversifying the curriculum, as described by Kurt and Rodney?
Higher student grades
Decreased disciplinary issues
Better teacher performance reviews
Increased engagement
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Why is it important to highlight the contributions of diverse groups in the curriculum?
To ensure all students feel represented in the classroom
To improve standardized test scores
To increase the school's diversity ranking
To foster competition among different groups of students

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