Developing Multicultural Competency More Than Just Words

Developing multicultural competency: More than just words Building on its long-standing commitment to diversity and social action, Beaver Country Day School (BCDS) has moved to significantly increase the integration of multicultural competency development into the learning culture of every classroom. BCDS Presenters: Peter Brooks Rob Connor Nicole Lipson Gabriela Morillo Robert Principe

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Goal Rationale ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The data collected in the 2007-2008 academic year reveals a need for BCDS to strengthen the relationship between social justice education and instructional outcomes.

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SJE Alignment – How it all fits - produce individuals who are capable of communicating and functioning effectively within the changing demographics of today’s workforce - produce student who by the nature of their education, are equipped with the understanding and skills to be mobilized as global citizens and act as agents of social change 6-12 grade Sequence Practice (Unit Design - IPGP, Departments – Evaluation) Curriculum, Service Learning, Common Experiences Hiatt Restructuring - integration of social justice education into the learning culture at BCDS Inventory Multicultural Competencies Data Driven

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