Posted by Craig Althof on
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I am working toward sub re-certification and do not have the necessary access to complete this item. So let’s just see where this takes me….I was pleasantly surprised to find that I could at least pull up this database by simply going to the AEA Online home page http://www.iowaaeaonline.org and clicking on Teen Health and Wellness in the orange list, left sidebar.
And here we are http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com! (why do I feel like a hacker?)

From the menu of topics in the left sidebar, I chose to explore Diversity, I see it in the workplace, and it’s the same in our schools. Our community has seen a huge influx of families from other countries, notably Africa and the Middle East. Many of these people are refugees, fleeing dangerous and impoverished conditions and leaving everything they knew behind. I have personally found it to be an enriching experience to study our new friends’ homelands and to hear their stories firsthand if they are willing to share it. Most are eager to do so, but you must ask and show them you are genuinely interested in them.

Oh, no…dead links. I’m stranded at the bus stop. But wait…Teen Health and Wellness has a sign-up button for a 30-day free trial. I signed up but cannot wait to proceed. In lieu of my pass code to get in, I’ll play this out like I have access, with a sample lesson plan.

Outside assignment, in the spirit of “flipping”: individually go to Teen Health and Wellness, the Diversity section. Browse the material and complete the worksheet which will be handed in. The worksheet will guide the student toward understanding what diversity is, why it is important, and the applications in their school.

Small group in-class assignment: discuss and come up with a working definition of “diversity” as it relates to different nationalities and cultures. What does “diversity” mean, why is it important, and what can we do to promote diversity at our school?

Follow-up assignment: identify a nationality / culture that is represented by students at our school. Using Culturegrams, research that country’s background, history and customs and be prepared to make a five-minute digital presentation. This assignment would need additional guidelines!

I’d love to see the result!