Episode 47: Diversity, Identity, & Multi-Language Learners
Identity is ever-changing and fluent, it’s what makes us human. It’s made up of elements you can and cannot see. Culture, race, religion, experience, and beliefs are all factors that build a person’s identity. With student populations becoming more and more diverse every day how do we recognize and support the vast array of identities present in our school communities? Dive into this episode for more on this topic! The Creativity Department speaks with Sandra Munoz and Esmerelda Fernandez, bilingual art educators from Plano, Texas. Hear their experiences with ELs, the communities they come from, and how the art room can help acknowledge and honor the diversity of all cultures and help students find their personal identities.
Resources
Enjoy these excellent resources from Sandra Munoz (@SMunozVilla) and Esmeralda Fernandez (@FernandezEsmer1) Twitter chat and podcast episode about how the art room helps students find their personal identities. Explore the links below for inspiration and information.
Read the Twitter Chat discussion.
Sites
Latinos for Education
Conscious Discipline
BEAM