DOCUMENT RESUME ED 412 961 IR 056 605 AUTHOR Hoss, Madeleine; Wylie, Roslyn Accepting Tolerance and Diversity. TITLE PUB DATE 1997-00-00 5p.; In: Information Rich but Knowledge Poor? Emerging NOTE Issues for Schools and Libraries Worldwide. Research and Professional Papers Presented at the Annual Conference of the International Association of School Librarianship Held in Conjunction with the Association for Teacher-Librarianship in Canada (26th, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 6-11, 1997); see IR 056 586. Speeches/Meeting Papers (150) Descriptive (141) PUB TYPE Reports EDRS PRICE MF01/PC01 Plus Postage. Children; Consciousness Raising; *Cultural Differences; DESCRIPTORS *Diversity (Institutional); Elementary Secondary Education; *Instructional Materials; *Librarian Teacher Cooperation; Racial Differences; School Libraries; *Self Concept; Social Differences IDENTIFIERS *Tolerance ABSTRACT Exploring diversity instills in children an awareness and respect for themselves and others. Research projects that address stereotyping, race relations, and prejudice within ourselves can be developed through collaboration between the librarian and classroom teacher (who may themselves be of different cultures). These research projects help children to understand that the world is made up of interrelated people; that people must not be judged on appearance or background alone; and that individuals and their contributions to society are of primary importance. These projects encourage children to be more tolerant of others and to savor the rich diversity of the changing world culture. Materials that promote cultural diversity and tolerance in a positive way are available from many publishers in many formats. Includes a bibliography of tolerance and diversity sources. (Contains 39 references.) (Author/SWC) ******************************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. ******************************************************************************** A ACCEPTING TOLERANCE AND DIVERSITY Madeleine Hoss Metcalf Laboratory School Librarian Illinois State University 216 Concord Drive Normal, IL 61761 USA von OF EDUCATION E-mail: [email protected] U.S. DEPARTMENT Research and Improvement Office of Educational INFORMATION EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES CENTER (ERIC) as Roslyn Wylie been reproduced This document has organization from the person or received Teaching Materials Center Librarian "PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS originating it. MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY been made to Milner Library Minor changes have quality. improve reproduction Illinois State University Ken Haycock this 1506 Northbrook Drive, #101 opinions stated in Points of view or necessarily represent document do not Normal, IL 61761 USA or policy. official OERI position E-mail: [email protected] TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC)." ABSTRACT themselves and others. Exploring diversity instills in children an awareness and respect for within ourselves can be developed Research projects that address stereotyping, race relations, and prejudice themselves be of different through collaboration between the librarian and classroom teacher (who may world is made up of interrelated cultures). These research projects help children to understand that the alone; and that individuals and their people; that people must not be judged on appearance or background children to be more tolerant of contributions to society are of primary importance. These projects encourage others and to savour the rich diversity of the changing world culture. THE NEED FOR TOLERANCE increasingly important and We educators are well aware that multicultural education is already an multicultural society children are constantly vital component of our educational environmant. In our changing world is essential and children must be exposed to a global information society. Getting along in a taught to be more tolerant of others. changing culture. They must learn to appreciate the rich diversity of America's is increased. This creates the ability to When children become more tolerant, their self-confidence and mix with all different people. This gift be comfortable and thus learn to interact in all kinds of situations gift or department store. Tolerance is one way to of tolerance is found in our hearts. We cannot buy it at a the most precious and important gift of love show acceptance and respect for our differences. It becomes for allyoung or old. children in this globally perplexing We as educators need to create ways and means to guide our assured that and changing world. We know we are imperfect, but we are It will also help to create a more enjoyable global interaction will better children's conflict resolution skills. and interesting life. THE ROLE OF READING solution. We must teach our Teaching children to celebrate differences and not discriminate is the acceptable. These are behaviors that can be students that prejudice, hatred, and stereotyping are not understand their own origin and heritage will this not lead overcome. When children can appreciate and reading and research we can them to appreciate the traditions, customs and beliefs of others? Through 227 2 BEST COPY AVAILABLE A explore with our children the rich and wonderful cultures thriving in America todaycultures such as African-American, Arab-American, Japanese-American, Jewish-American, Central American, Chinese- American, Irish-American, Korean-American, Mexican-American, Native American, Puerto Rican- American, and Vietnamese-American. Studying and celebrating differing cultural values, traditions, and family living concepts enriches students with a greater acceptance and understanding of their American heritage and community. A present and important concern of librarians, public and school, is the promotion of reading. It is the responsibility of every educator to create an atmosphere of readinga "reading culture." The materials must be well selected in order to attract and entice readers of all kinds. Students will find it harder to resist well selected sources with fascinating photographs and personal narratives such as the You Were There autobiographies. These fresh autobiographies that explore the way people live will acquaint readers with basics of a culture's history the and heritage. Students will become aware that their lives and their own historical era are an intimate part of this on-going human saga. Bringing the world to the library develops in children the appreciation of the contributions and achievements for the global people they encounter. We educators need to implement diverse ways to promote cultural diversity. Implementing ethnic programseducational and fun projectswith their activities will make libraries the windows to the world. We must encourage students to pursue reading and guide them to examine their attitudes. Will this not broaden their appreciation of others and raise questions to research their beliefs? We first teach children to be tolerant of one person or one group of persons, then we expand from the small groups to larger groups of people. In this way, we will promote cultural diversity and be able to plant the seed of peace. Truly we must tell our children that racism and prejudice are not acceptable. We must teach tolerance. PROJECTS AT ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY The Conceptual Frameworks for Teacher Education at Illinois State University includes statements reflecting the moral and intellectual virtues of its graduates. Among the moral and intellectual virtues are these: a sensitivity toward the varieties of individual and cultural diversity; a respect for leamers of all ages and a special regard for childhood and adolescence; and a knowledge and appreciation of the diversity among learners. The Teaching Materials Center collections are a reflection of these virtues. When teacher education students are introduced to the TMC materials and instructed in their use in a classroom setting, they too are inculcated with these virtues and they learn what materials will best produce the desired learning outcomes. Materials that promote cultural diversity and tolerance in a positive way are available from many publishers and in many formatsbook and nonbook. The non-book materials promoting cultural diversity and tolerance can include such items as videotapes, sound cassettes and sound CDs, CD-ROM products, pictures, posters, games, kits, puzzles, models and realia. Below is a bibliography of sources and a list of publishers. A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF TOLERANCE AND DIVERSITY SOURCES Books Adamson, L. G. (1994). Recreating the past: A guide to american and world historical fiction for children and young adults. Westport, CT: Greenwood. Alcoze, T. (1993). Multiculturalism in mathematics, science, and technology:reading and activities. Menlo Park, CA: Addison Wesley. Anderson, V. (1994). Cultures outside the united states in fiction: A guide to 2,875 books for librarians and teachers, k-9. Jefferson, NC: McFarland. Barker, K. (Ed.). (1992). Information books for children. Brookfield, VT: Ashgate Publishing. Bielich, P. & Page, F. (1995). Science cultural crossroads: A bibliography of multicultural science trade books. Detroit: Science Crossroads. 228 3 A Brookfield, VT: Scolar Press. guide to children's books about Asian Americans. Blake, B. (1995). A (4th ed.). New York: Bowker. Index to collective biographies for young readers Breen, K. (1988). Many people, many ways: Understanding cultures around the Brewer, C. & Grinde, L. (Eds.). (1995). world.Tucson, AZ: Zephyr. Arlington, VA: Science for all cultures: A collection of articles from NSTA's journals. Carey, S. J. (1993). National Science Teachers Association. (1993). Madison, WI: Knowledge Unlimited. Cultural kaleidoscope: An american alphabet. Portsmouth, Multicultural voices in contemporary literature: A resource for teachers. Day, F. A. (1994). NH: Heinemann. Science books and films' best books for children, 1992-1995. Gath, T. and Sosa, M. (Eds.). (1996). Washington, DC: American Association for the Advancement of Science. Fort Atkinson, WI: World historical fiction guide for young adults. Gordon, L. and Tanaka, C. (1995). Highsmith. Ventures into cultures: a resource book of multicultural materials and Hayden, C. D. (Ed.). (1992). Chicago: ALA. programs This land is our land: A guide to multicultural literature for Helbig, A. K. and Perkins.A. R. (1994). Westport, CT: Greenwood . children and young adults. New York: Norton. Come home with me: A multicultural treasure hunt. A. (1993). Jeness, Science and technology in fact and fiction: A Kennedy, D. M., Spangler, S. S. & Vanderwerf, M. (1990). New York: Bowker. guide to children's books. Science and technology in fact and fiction: A Kennedy, D. M., Spangler, S. S. & Vanderwerf, M. (1990). New York: Bowker guide to young adult books. Boston: Tilbury House Talking walls. Knight, M. B. (1992). Boston: Tilbury House. Who belongs here?: An american story. Knight, M.B. (1993). L2nd ed.). J. American indian reference and resource books for children and young adults Kuipers, B. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1995. Appreciating diversity through children's literature: Teaching activities for the McGowan, M. (1994). Englewood, CO: Teachers Ideas Plus. primary grades. Many faces, many voices: Multicultural literary experiences for Manna, A. J. Brodie, C. S. (Eds.). (1992). The Virginia Hamilton Conference. Fort Atkinson, WI: Highsmith Press, 1992. youth. Atlanta, GA: (1995). With respect for others: Activities for a global neighborhood. Manthey, C. M. Humanics Learning. New (1995). Global voices, global visions: A core collection of multicultural books. Miller-Lachman, L. York: Bowker. New York: R.R.Bowker. Our family, our friends, our world. Miller-Lachman, L (1992). (3rd ed.) (1991). Madison, WI: University of Multicultural literature for children and young adults Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Cooperative Children's Book Center. San Women and numbers: Lives of women mathematicians plus discovery activities. Peri, T. (1993). Carlos, CA: Wide World Publishing/Tetra. Chicago: ALA. Against borders: Promoting books for a multicultural world. Rochman, H. (1993). (2nd ed.). New York: Garland Black authors and illustrators of children's books Rollock, B. (1992) Publishing. and cultures. A latino heritage, series 5: A guide to juvenile books about latino people Schon, I. (1995). Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press. for (1993)._Literature Science and Environmental Education Unit, California Department of Education. Sacramento, CA: Science & science and mathematics, kindergarten through grade twelve. Environmental Education Unit, California Department of Education. Wonderful world of mathematics: A critically annotated list of Thiessen, D. & Mattias, M. (Eds.). (1992). Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. children's books in mathematics. index. 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