Celebrating and Affirming Diversity in our Schools
Implications for Instruction in our Multicultural Schools
The University Center for
International Studies at the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Cumberland County Schools have
joined with Fayetteville State
University to provide an indepth examination of issues in providing a
multicultural education in our K12 schools. The conference will span two
(2) days and will include faculty led discussions and teacher workshops.
Contact at UNC-CH:
Mr. Bogdan T. Leja, Outreach Director
223 E. Franklin St., CB#5145
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-5145
(919)962-0299 fax: (919)962-5375 |
Contact at FSU:
Dr. Masila Mutisya, Assistant Professor
Charles W. Chestnutt Library, FSU
(910)486-1231 fax: (910)486-1391
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The conference aims are:
This project proposes:
To move toward a more multicultural approach to education
by infusing or integrating more multicultural content into the North
Carolina
Standard Course of Study for Social Studies at all grade levels (K-12).
UCIS Building at UNC-CH
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The Purpose of the International Studies Program at the University of
North Carolina, Chapel Hill is:
To integrate the university's diverse international programs and to
foster new efforts to meet the growing needs for international education,
research and service. The Center seeks to nurture interdisciplinary
approaches to international studies, and to foster collaboration among
researchers using different methodologies and modes of inquiry.
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The outreach mission of the University Center for International
Studies (UCIS) at
the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is to enhance
international education
in North Carolina schools and to increase the professional opportunities
and resources
available to K12 teachers.
UCIS has designed a program whereby UNC-CH faculty and staff come to
your school to
provide additional information and materials on topics preselected by you
and tailored
to your students' needs.
Program Committee
Dr. Valencia Fields, School of Education FSU
Dr. Enid Jones, School of Education FSU
Dr. Paris Jones, Associate Superintendent Cumberland County Schools
Dr. Wynton Hadley, School of Education FSU
Dr. Saundra Shorter, Dean School of Education FSU
Dr. Marlene Caston, School of Education FSU
Dr. Masila Mutisya, FSU Conference Program Director
Dr. Celia Dickerson, School of Education FSU
Dr. Dolores Dantzler-Wolfe, School fo Education FSU
Mr. Bogdan T. Leja, Director of Outreach UCIS at UNC-CH
Conference Date: June 14 and 15, 1996
FSU Conference Location:
Chestnutt Library
J.C. Jones Board Room, Chestnutt Library
Conference Program
Day 1, Friday June 14
1:00 - 1:20
Overview of Conference
Remarks to Participants
Dr.Saundra Shorter
Dean,School of Education FSU
University Outreach Activities in the K12 schools
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Bogdan T. Leja
Director of Outreach,
University Center for International Studies at UNC-CH
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1:20 - 2:45
Dimensions of Cultural Diversity: Conceptual Framework on Diversity
in Education.
2:45 - 3:00 Break, Refreshments
3:00 - 4:30
Teaching to Diversity: An International
Perspective
Goals: To provide ideas on curriculum infusion for educating new
immigrants.
To Provide Information on the impact of distance learning on
students.
Mr. Terry Brown, Principal of Reid Ross Middle School
4:30 - 5:00 Closure: Announcements and Adjournment
5:00 - 6:30 Reception for Teachers and Guests
Day 2, Saturday June 15
9:00 - 9:10 Overview
9:10 - 10:00
Total Quality Management and Diversity
Dr. O. Felix Ayadi
Associate Professor,
School of Business and Economics
FSU
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10:00 - 10:15 Break
10:15 - 11:30
Parental Involvement in Education
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From left:
Dr. Marlene Caston
Associate Profesor
School of Education, FSU
Dr. Valencia Fields
Assistant Professor
School of Education, FSU
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11:30 - 12:15
Bi-Racial, Multiracial and The New Immigrants in Middle and Secondary
Schools
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Standing:
Dr. Enid Jones
Assistant Professor, School of Education, FSU
Sitting:
Dr. Ruth Woods
Associate Professor, School of Education, FSU
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12:15 - 2:00 Luncheon
Celebrating and Affirming Diversity in our Schools
Presiding: Dr. Wynton Hadley, School of Education, FSU
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Main Speaker
Dr. Saundra Shorter
Dean, School of Education FSU
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2:00 - 2:30 Wrap-up of Teacher Workshops
Dr. Masila Mutisya. Assistant Professor, FSU