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Steps to take
Step 1: Read the overview of policy related to multiculturalism and cultural diversity by clicking here and reflect upon what you think “multiculturalism” is (and is not).
Step 2: Explore some of the experiences of students and teachers for this theme of identity and belonging. This theme comprises two topics:
Topic 1: Learning about others
Topic 2: Civics and citizenship
Step 3: Examine some of the resources available for these topics and consider how they may or may not be useful for your classroom and professional development. These resources have been grouped under headings used in the VELs framework.
Step 4: Consider how the issues raised in this theme may be linked to current curriculum frameworks. In particular, consider the way that you currently explore issues of identity and cultural diversity in your own classroom. If you are not already aware of these key values, take a moment or two to read them. A copy of the Values Framework is available here. Many teachers in our own research suggested that they implicitly engage these with values, while others explicitly encourage students to explore them in both curricular and extra-curricular settings. To what extent do you explore these values in your own classroom?
Click here to begin exploring some of the experiences of students and teachers for Step 2, or jump to the topic of interest using the side menus.