GLOBALIZATION & MULTICULTURAL LITERACY

Module 1

“The child becomes largely what it is taught; hence we must watch what we teach it, and how we live before it.”
-Jane Addams
Overview

Learning in an era where technology advancement is faster than the ticking of the clock, great
challenges lies ahead. With great technology, we are able to reach far beyond the four corners of the
classroom reaching borders of international collaboration. This module will give you idea on globalization and
multicultural literacy and its relationship to education.

Activation!
In not less than 30 words, write your idea whether globalization—good or bad? (for 5 minutes)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the module, you are expected to:

1. express their understanding of multicultural literacy.

2. justify the benefits and challenges of crossing international borders.

3. cite examples on promoting and preservation of culture.

4. relate multicultural literacy to education.

Learning Experiences and Self-Assessment Activities (SAA)

What is Multicultural Literacy?

Multicultural Literacy consists of the skills and ability to identify the
creators of knowledge and their interests (Banks, 1996), to uncover the
assumptions of knowledge, to view knowledge from diverse ethnic and
cultural perspective, and to use knowledge to guided action that will create a
humane and just world (Boutte, 2008).
 Multicultural Literacy then, brings attention to diversity, equity and
social justice to foster cultural awareness by addressing difficult issues like
discrimination and oppression towards other ethnicities (Boutte, 2008).
According to Boutte (2008) education for multicultural literacy should
help students to develop the 21st century skills and attitudes that are
needed to become active citizens who will work towards achieving social
justice within our communities. Because of the growing racial, language
and ethnic diversity in our country, Multicultural Literacy needs to be
transformed in substantial ways to prepare students to function effectively
in the 21st Century (Boutte, 2008).
By making small changes within the classrooms, it can create big
changes globally (Boutte, 2008). As diversity grows, there is a need for the emergence of multicultural
education that is more representative of the students in today’s classrooms. By teaching students to be
advocates for multiculturalism, we are also sending a message of empathy and tolerance in schools as a need
to develop deeper understanding of others and appreciation of different cultures (Banks, 2003). With this
being said, in order for students to develop these attitudes and skills, it requires basic knowledge prior to
teaching students how to question assumptions about cultural knowledge and how to critique and critically
think about these important cultural issues, which is what essentially makes Multicultural Literacy a
21st Century Literacy (Banks, 2003).

TASK 1: K now - Want - Learn! (5 minutes)

Ask yourself on the things you already Know, what you Want to learn and what you Learned in
this topic. Write your answers on the space provided.

KNOW WANT LEARN

What is Global Literacy?

Global Literacy aims to address issues of globalization,
racism, diversity and social justice (Guo, 2014). It requires
awareness and action, consistent with a broad understanding of
humanity, the planet, and the impact of human decision on both.
Global Literacy also aims to empower students with knowledge and
take action to make a positive impact in the world and their
local community (Guo, 2014).
 According to the Ontario Ministry of Education (2015) A global citizen should display most or all of
the following characteristics:
v Respect for humans no matter their race, gender, religion or political perspectives.
v Respect for diversity and various perspectives.
v Promoting sustainable patterns of living, consumption, and production.
v Appreciate the natural world and demonstrate respectful towards the rights of all living things.

How are Multicultural and Global Literacy Interconnected?

Every classroom contains students of different race, religion, and cultural groups. Students embrace
diverse behaviors, cultural values, patterns of practice, and communication. Yet they all share one
commonality: their educational opportunity (Guo, 2014).
Teachers should teach their students that other cultures exist and that these deserve to be
acknowledged and respected. Integrating a variety of cultural context into lessons and activities, teaches
students to view the world from many angles, creates a respect for diversity and enables students to learn
exciting information. As classrooms become increasingly more diverse, it is important for educators to
acknowledge an address diversity issues and to integrate multiculturalism information into the classroom
curriculum (Guo, 2014).

Benefits and challenges of a Multicultural and Global Literacy Interconnected

BENEFITS CHALLENGES
1. Multicultural Education exposures students to the 1. Students from various ethnic, language and
different cultural values and beliefs, and helps to social backgrounds study together from the
create understanding and acceptance of same prospectus, making everyone understand
differences between people. the subject is difficult.
2. It implants tolerance and acceptance in 2. There is a chance that teachers may struggle
individuals. to figure out how thoroughly the students are
understanding the material.
3. Since, it promotes cultural relevance, anti-bias
classroom, challenges students to think critically 3. Students are not from the same background
without jumping to categorizes, social skills and this builds a language barrier.
social action are shaped resulting in civically
4. People from other cultures may be non-
engaged people.
confrontational, submissive or otherwise
4. The method encourages students to participate indirect.
while keeping their culture and values intact and,
5. Teachers in multicultural classrooms must be
this makes them feel a sense of inclusion.
prepared to handle the conflicts and
5. By being culturally conscious teachers, without any miscommunications that tend to arise among
bias, can help students assimilate without having the students from different cultures have
to compromise their cultural identity. different values, beliefs, traditions,
assumptions, behavioral patterns, etc.
6. It promotes celebrating a students culture and that
helps in keeping a sense of pride and confidence
in the students.
 TASK 2: Form a group w ith 5 m em bers, com m ent on the different benefits and
challenges presented above. Come up with a plan on how you can synergize the benefits and
propose solutions to challenges. Write your answers on the space provided. (20 minutes)

How can culture be promoted and preserved through education?

A multicultural society is best served by a culturally responsive curriculum. Schools that acknowledge
the diversity of their student population understand the importance of promoting cultural
awareness. Teachers can promote and preserve culture through education through:

1. Express interest in the ethnic background of your students. Encourage your students to research and
share information about their ethnic background as a means of fostering a trusting relationship with fellow
classmates.

2. Redirect your role in the classroom from instructor to facilitator. Students in an authoritarian
classroom may sometimes display negative behaviors as a result of a perceived sense of social injustice;
in the culturally diverse classroom, the teacher thus acts more like a facilitator than an instructor.

3. Maintain a strict level of sensitivity to language concerns. In a culturally responsive classroom,

diversity of language is celebrated and the level of instructional materials provided to non-native
speakers are tailored to their level of English fluency. Accompanying materials should be provided in the
student's primary language and the student should be encouraged to master English.

4. Maintain high expectations for student performance. Given that culturally responsive instruction is a
student-centered philosophy, it should come as no surprise that expectations for achievement are
determined and assigned individually for each student. Students don't receive lavish praise for simple
tasks but do receive praise in proportion to their accomplishments.
5. Incorporate methods for self-testing. Teaching students to self-test while learning new information
will help them better remember and use what they've learned in class and will help them realize on their
own when they need to study a topic in greater depth.
6. Maintain an "inclusive" curriculum that remains respectful of differences. A culturally
responsive curriculum also encourages teachers' understanding and recognition of each student's non-
school cultural life and background, and provides a means for them to incorporate this information into
the curriculum, thus promoting inclusion.

TASK 3: Developing a multicultural classroom plan. (asynchronous)

Write a detailed lesson plan on any topic showing your methodology in promoting and
preserving culture.
NOTE: You can review your lesson planning through this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbxutFObO1A
Submit your lesson plan not later than thru my e-mail [email protected]

 Multicultural Literacy consists of the sk ills and ability to identify the creators of
knowledge and their interests (Banks, 1996), to uncover the assumptions of knowledge, to view
knowledge from diverse ethnic and cultural perspective, and to use knowledge to guided action
that will create a humane and just world (Boutte, 2008).

 Globalization is the process of interaction and integration am ong people, com panies,
and governments worldwide.
 Benefits of Multicultural and Global Literacy includes:
a. Expose students to the different cultural values and beliefs, and helps to create
understanding and acceptance of differences between people.
b. It implants tolerance and acceptance in individuals.
c. Promotes cultural relevance, anti-bias classroom, challenges students to think critically
without jumping to categorizes, social skills and social action are shaped resulting in
civically engaged people.
d. Encourages students to participate while keeping their culture and values intact and,
this makes them feel a sense of inclusion.
e. Help students assimilate without having to compromise their cultural identity without
any bias.
f. Promotes celebrating a students culture and that helps in keeping a sense of pride
and confidence in the students.
 Challenges of Multicultural and Global Literacy includes:

a. Students from various ethnic, language and social backgrounds study together from the same
prospectus, making everyone understand the subject is difficult.

b. There is a chance that teachers may struggle to figure out how thoroughly the students are
understanding the material.

c. Students are not from the same background this builds a language barrier.

d. People from other cultures may be non-confrontational, submissive or otherwise indirect.

e. Teachers in multicultural classrooms must be prepared to handle the conflicts and

miscommunications that tend to arise among the students from different cultures have
different values, beliefs, traditions, assumptions, behavioral patterns, etc.

 Culture can be preserved and promoted through education by:

1. Express interest in the ethnic background of your students.

2. Redirect your role in the classroom from instructor to facilitator.

3. Maintain a strict level of sensitivity to language concerns.

4. Maintain high expectations for student performance.

5. Incorporate methods for self-testing.

6. Maintain an "inclusive" curriculum that remains respectful of differences.
 Self-Assessment Activities Answer Sheet
TASK 1: K now - Want - Learn! (5 minutes)
Ask yourself on the things you already Know, what you Want to learn and what you Learned in this
topic. Write your answers on the space provided.

KNOW

WANT

LEARN

TASK 2: Form a group w ith 5 members, comment on the different benefits and challenges
presented above. Come up with a plan on how you can synergize the benefits and propose solutions to
challenges. Write your answers on the space provided. (20 minutes)
TASK 3: Developing a m ulticultural classroom plan. (asynchronous)

Write a detailed lesson plan on any topic showing your methodology in promoting and preserving
culture.
NOTE: You can review your lesson planning through this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbxutFObO1A
Submit your lesson plan not later than thru my e-mail [email protected]

End of Module Assessment:

After learning globalization and multicultural literacy, write your
reflection/realization on the relationship of globalization and multicultural
literacy to education.

Submit your lesson plan not later than thru my e-mail

[email protected]

Looking Forward!

For the next module, please watch the video through the link
below and write down questions you may have for our next
discussions.

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlV-Bd0URKs

*Mark ‘done’ in our google classroom under classwork and post your
question in the stream.
 Self and Module Check!
How was your experience? Tell me about it. (draw your response below )

SELF EVALUATION MODULE EVALUATION

Module is learner-friendly,
I learned a lot from this module.
comprehensive and easy to understand.

I learned just right. Module is clear but lacks few details.

Module has vague points that require

I still need guidance on certain topics.
revision.
Module does not cater my learning
I don’t understand anything discussed.
needs.

References:
Abao, E. et al. (2019), Building and Enhancing New Literacies across Curriculum, Mutya Publishing
House, Inc.

https://21stcenturyliteracy214.wordpress.com/test-2/

https://medium.com/@MySchoolr/what-is-multicultural-education-advantages-and-disadvantages-
3921d2d1eeef
https://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/
education_futures/2014/11/6_ways_teachers_can_foster_cultural_awareness_in_the_classroom.html