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Increasing Awareness Of Diversity In High School Adolescence, Samantha Le
Increasing Awareness Of Diversity In High School Adolescence, Samantha Le
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Some early adolescents may use harmful language, including racial, anti-LGBTQ+, and anti-women slurs, due to insufficient education on diversity awareness and the effects of using such language. Without addressing the use of harmful language, adolescents who are targets of the harmful language may feel ashamed of their identities. When adolescents have a better understanding of the impact of their words, they may become more conscientious of what they say and about the impact of their words on others. In order to address this issue, I have created a single-day diversity training program for the juniors and seniors in the equity …
A Cry For Inclusivity In The Institute For Innovation And Economic Development, Chelsea Ferolino
A Cry For Inclusivity In The Institute For Innovation And Economic Development, Chelsea Ferolino
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Many aspiring entrepreneurs in Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz county are making the move to the Bay Area to pursue their careers as business owners, rather than creating jobs and businesses locally. The Institute for Innovation and Economic Development is a non-profit organization that provides entrepreneurial resources, services, and events that help individuals grow as aspiring business owners. The purpose of the program is to offer inclusivity, and encourage everyone in the tri-county area to utilize the resources they provide. The project implemented will be a plan to assist underrepresented individuals who are unaware of the resources iiED provides, …
Increasing Awareness Of The Risks Of Teasing In Schools Ages Seven Through Eight Years Old, Stephanie Munoz
Increasing Awareness Of The Risks Of Teasing In Schools Ages Seven Through Eight Years Old, Stephanie Munoz
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Many early elementary school children; particularly those ages five through eight years old, may not have yet developed social skills to create school relationships in a school setting. They have not developed the social skills to maintain relationships with peers. The lack of social skills creates negative impacts emotionally and mentally on five through eight year old’s. The lack of social skills can cause social anxiety that is amplified by teasing in schools. Early elementary children ages five to eight years old, may not be able to tell the difference between bullying and teasing. Teasing is intended to provoke or …
Why Culture Matters: The Importance And Effectiveness Of Creating A Multicultural Classroom When Teaching Elementary School Students In Public Schools, Juztina M. Rodriguez
Why Culture Matters: The Importance And Effectiveness Of Creating A Multicultural Classroom When Teaching Elementary School Students In Public Schools, Juztina M. Rodriguez
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The focus of this Capstone Project is to analyze the benefits of having a multicultural classroom in elementary schools. Multicultural education refers to any form of education or teaching that incorporates the histories, texts, values, beliefs, and perspectives of people from different cultural backgrounds. Teaching about multiculturalism can increase not only the teacher's knowledge, but also the students' learning. From this Capstone project the researchers learned how some teachers and parents feel about having different cultures being taught in the classroom. Based on the information that is collected the researchers found ways to incorporate multiculturalism. Upon interviewing four elementary teachers …
Incorporating Multiculturalism, Mayra Garcia
Incorporating Multiculturalism, Mayra Garcia
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
This paper explores the importance of including multicultural awareness in school classrooms. Multiculturalism has been defined as the process of recognizing, understanding and appreciating cultures other than one's own. This study answers the following research questions, What is multiculturalism? Why is multiculturalism beneficial to students? How can teachers incorporate multiculturalism into classroom instruction? In a review of literature on the importance of incorporating multiculturalism, the research shows that there are many benefits and reasons to why multiculturalism should be incorporated in classrooms. This qualitative research study investigated the understanding of multiculturalism by a cohort of pre-service teachers through a survey …
Who Is Left Out?: Understanding The Sources Of Platform Utilization By The Demographics Of The Monterey Bay Region's Entrepreneurs Participating In Programs Of The Institute For Innovation & Economic Development, Tzu-Ling Tseng
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Background: As the United States becomes a more racially diverse country, particular challenges face specific demographics of people. The practical and policy ideas to address the disparities of race/ethnicity, gender, or age. While entrepreneurial startup activity is on the rise, some particular entrepreneurs remain underrepresented. Entrepreneurs of minority, including race, gender, and age, continue to have lower rates of entrepreneurship than their White men counterparts do. The barriers of entrepreneurship among minority people and outcomes are particular challenges and influenced by a combination of factors. Such as family, education, and availability of financial and social support. However, not many studies …
Expanding Kindergarten Students’ Understanding Of Family Types, Kaitlyn Kroneman
Expanding Kindergarten Students’ Understanding Of Family Types, Kaitlyn Kroneman
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Today, family dynamics are drastically changing. Many children may not recognize the variances of family members and styles. To educate young students, I formulated a 3-session lesson to address different family dynamics with Kindergarten students at Dual Language Academy. My goal is to form an understanding among the students of diversity and inclusion within families.
Unity Through Diversity: Working Together To Create Social Change, Justin Frago
Unity Through Diversity: Working Together To Create Social Change, Justin Frago
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
This research paper aims to bring to fruition the neglected Disability Rights Movement history. I will also outline what I think our society needs to implement by 2050 in order to be a more inclusive and equitable society.
Developing Pre-Service Teacher Identity With Respect To Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Tessa Nicole Mauro
Developing Pre-Service Teacher Identity With Respect To Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Tessa Nicole Mauro
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
This thesis will discuss how the development of teacher identity is a necessary component of pre-service teachers schooling. Through social foundations of education, dialogue about systemic oppression and teachings on historical ramifications of the educational system, pre-service teachers can develop a deeper understanding of the students around them. Current teacher education programs focus on a limited exposure to Culturally Relevant Pedagogical ideologies. Pre-service teachers can choose whether to address inherent biases or to remain unaware of their inherent dysconscious biases. Developing teacher education programs that help foster critical consciousness through reflection, action, and dialogue are all important issues that should …
Inspire, Create, Unite : Celebrating Diversity, Kelsey C. Rowbotham
Inspire, Create, Unite : Celebrating Diversity, Kelsey C. Rowbotham
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Celebrating cultures in diverse schools is important for young children. Such celebrations allow children to gain knowledge and experiences with other cultures. Intolerance and stereotypes stem from ignorance, misinformation, and fear. Thus, the more exposure children have to what they do not know or have not experienced, the greater the likelihood that they will be tolerant of cultural differences. Parents and staff of Bay View Academy were interviewed to see what could be done to sustain and grow what will hopefully become an annual Cultural Day at Bay View Academy. The results show that the collaboration between parents, staff, and …
Embracing Diversities In Elementary Schools : Stepping Outside The Classroom, Tera Yoder
Embracing Diversities In Elementary Schools : Stepping Outside The Classroom, Tera Yoder
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Teachers are currently challenged on how to include all students in one common and safe learning environment. Students don't come in cookie cutter patterns, but vary between cultures, genders, classes, race and ability. While children don't learn the same; a positive, common environment and learning atmosphere can contribute to learning of all children. Research shows that children that have difficulty in a traditional classroom setting can feel more comfortable in a less intense environment, like that outdoors. Many students with linguistic or physical barriers learn better actively doing rather than lectures, which gives great opportunity for science experimentations. These factors …