7.1 Diversity and Valuing Multiculturalism
This Reaching New Heights leadership lesson (RNH.7.1) helps students understand the power of diversity and the value of multiculturalism. Through a “Where I’m From” poem activity, an “If the World Were 100 People” statistics discussion, and a reflective journaling exercise, students explore their own culture and consider why diversity and multiculturalism matter to leadership.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Define multiculturalism.
- Describe their own culture.
- Describe how diversity is important to leadership.
- Time required
- 60 minutes
- Materials
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- Writing surface
- Writing utensils
- RNH.7.1.AS.A – one per student
- RNH.7.1.AS.B – one per student
- RNH.7.1.AS.C – one for instructor or one per student
- Purpose
- The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand the power of diversity and the value of multiculturalism.
- Connection Questions
- 1. How is our school diverse? 2. How is our community diverse? 3. How do we recognize multiculturalism in our school and community? 4. What connections do you see between the "Where I'm From" poem and the "If the World Were 100 People"? 5. Why are diversity and multiculturalism important to leadership?
- LifeKnowledge Connections – Precept(s) Addressed
- Relationships: B2. Interact and work with others; B4. Eliminate barriers in building relationships. Character: D4. Respect others. Awareness: E3. Participate in activities that promote appreciation of diversity. Social Growth: H1. Acknowledge that differences exist among people; H3. Develop, maintain, and grow healthy relationships. Mental Growth: J3. Practice sound decision making. Emotional Growth: K1. Cope with life's trials.