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Aug 06, 2007 by Teacher Education |
| Overview: |
This mini-course serves as self-instruction to help any teacher create a more respectful and just classroom for student learning. |
| Learning Goals: |
1) Develop an understanding of religious neutrality
2) Develop techniques for teaching tolerance and religion |
| Target Student Population: |
Middle school, University level instructors; preservice teachers. |
| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
none |
| Type of Material: |
Self-paced tutorial |
| Recommended Uses: |
This is an excellent set of lessons for preservice and inservice teachers. It provides both a cognitive and emotional background for the religious diversity that teachers encounter in today's classrooms. |
| Technical Requirements: |
None |
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| Strengths: |
This is a site rich in material. There are links to websites, articles, and the content of the web object itself. Additionally, there is opportunity for users to contribute materials. |
| Concerns: |
There will always be those who disagree with the concept of religious neutrality. |
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Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool |
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This is a thorough, detailed approach to understanding about diversity and tolerance. It includes articles, links to websites, and ways to develop tolerance in one's own classroom. |
| Concerns: |
For those expecting a quick fix, this is not it. The site requires much thought and introspection. |
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Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty |
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The site is very easy to use. The syllabus is clear and well organized. |
| Concerns: |
None |
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