Diversity And Religion

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Rosalind. Religion bringing Diversity into the class room How is it recognised? What are the issues? What evidence is there to say that this child has religious issues? Given that Religion creates diversity and the issues have been identified, the evidence must therefore be in the responses of the child. Through observing the child interact with peers one on one and in groups, the teacher, the environment inside and out, and the intended curriculum the following would be potential indicators and require investigation. Behavioural evidence, for example the negative attention seeking behaviour, aggression, withdrawal, non communicative, isolating themselves from peers, and then also the flip side whereby the child is over bearing, arrogant,…show more content…
It means researching the situation and changing the way of being and doing so the learning, spiritual, and social needs of the child are met. Know your children, by finding out about them. A consequence of adopting inclusive practise is that children witness inclusive behaviours and will then copy. Inclusion according to Brown, D and Thomson, C (2005) ‘involves ensuring that children who are, for whatever reason, at a disadvantage in society are not excluded from mainstream’. pg165. This ability to practise inclusively can be extended out to school structure to bring about what is called ‘ best fit’ approach where by home is emulated in the school, so there is a match. Whyte, B. (2001). Pg 231. Similarly McNaughton S, elaborates on the idea of continuity being a valid approach whereby “teaching and learning at school can be made more effective by enhancing the continuity between how things are done at school and how things are done in the child’s family and social setting” (chap 1,…show more content…
Collaborative undertaking of restorative dialogue with child, whanau and other classroom children. References Brown, D., & Thomson, C. (2005). Special education policy: meeting the challenges of Diversity. In Codd & K Sullivan (Eds), Education policy directions in Aotearoa New Zealand (pp.161-174). Australia: Thomson Human Rights Commission.2005. Muslim Women, dress codes and human rights. An introduction to some of the issues. http://www.hrc.co.nz/hrc_new/hrc/cms/files/document/12_jan2007_10-00-07muslim_dress_notes.pdf McNaughton, S. Meeting of Minds. 2002 Learning Media ltd Wellington NZ Whyte, B. (2001). Culturally diverse classrooms and communities. In C. McGee Fraser (Eds), The professional practice of teaching. Palmerston North: Dunmore
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