To explore this form of diversity, visit the Thinking Styles and Learning Styles module. It is surprising to learn how student's cultural background and personal experiences will enrich the overall experience. In addition, invite students to bring personal artifacts that teach others about their culture and community. Get students involved in discussions and activities like those in this module. Invite students to explore diverse communities and explain how their experiences may be different than their preconceived opinions and ideas of those communities.
Helpful Resources Creating cultural awareness requires a commitment to on-going learning.
Practical application of diversity is important, however, staying current with literature and research is another way to mean new challenges and expand our views of diversity. The following list of books can contribute to enhancing our understanding and appreciation for diversity in the classroom and our world. In Diversity and Teaching Education Yearbook 1. Understanding and Meeting the Challenge of Student Cultural Diversity. Critical Knowledge for Diverse Teachers and Learners.