Lesson 3.D.
Walk in My Shoes
LESSON TYPE: Mandatory (YL, S)
SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT:
v journal
STUDENT HANDOUT(S):
v Just Walking Through Life
v Writing Activity Sheet
TEACHER RESOURCE:
v Perspectives on the World by Ingrid Hutto
Students will analyze the impact of personal and group differences on the school setting.
Students will examine cultural differences with the goal of developing respect for other
cultures.
ACTIVITIES:
1. Introduce this activity by reading to your students the essay “Perspectives on the
World by Ingrid Hutto.” Please study it carefully before you read aloud to your
students. You may choose to read only an excerpt or two. They may have tough
questions – be ready!
MODULE 3:
DESCRIPTOR:
I Can Be Different
STANDARD:
2. Lead a discussion with students to define the word “minority.” You might include
being the only girl or boy in a class, being the youngest or oldest in a group, or being
the shortest or tallest. You might also explore situations in which a person is the only
member of his race in a group. Have students had such experiences? If you have
students of more than one race in your class, you might encourage several to tell how
they feel when they have such an experience.
3. Remind students that teachers often find themselves in situations in which they are
teaching young people who are of a different gender or race. To be effective,
teachers must be able to overcome the gender and cultural barriers and reach each
child.
4. Divide the students into groups of four or five. Ask them to discuss this situation:
“Suppose you were a teacher and all of the students you taught were of another race.
PROTEAM DREAMQUEST CURRICULUM
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