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Getting Started
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Behaviors and Attitudes |
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Multicultural Identifiers & Training Model |
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Ally or Adversary "Y" Model |
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Assessment Tools |
Programs/Enrichments
by Level:
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Programs/Enrichments by
Multicultural Identifier:
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Gender |
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Race |
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Religion/Spirituality |
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Sexual Orientation |
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or Multiple Identifiers |
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Knowledge
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ABILITY
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Credo for Deaf Americans (Adobe .pdf file) A short Poem on the Deaf community (Low Risk) |
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GENDER
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Relationships-I
thought we were all equal (Adobe .pdf file) A page of insight, and philosophy on relationship equilibrium and an exercise to follow (Medium Risk) |
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RACE
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Case
Study-Lee Jones (Adobe .pdf file) An African-American sophomore is alienated and discouraged by the events of his day. He is thinking about dropping out. Questions follow the Case Study (Low Risk) |
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Bird-Maya Angelou (Adobe .pdf file) A short Poem on Freedom (Low Risk) |
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RELIGION/
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Schindler's
List (Adobe .pdf file) This film depicts the heroic actions of Oskar Schindler, a German war profiteer who, because of his fundamental humanity and great courage, saved more than 1100 Jews from death in the Holocaust. (Low Risk) |
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SEXUAL
ORIENTATION
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BINGAY!
(Adobe .pdf file) Bingo using Gay facts as the board (Low Risk) |
| Homosexuality:
Myth or Reality? (Adobe .pdf file) Short facts page on the many Myths and Realities of Homosexuality. A discussion may follow. (Medium Risk) |
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| Coming
Out (web site) The process of coming out-before, during, and after. (Low Risk) |
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Arounds 1989 A history dated of events that took place between 1997-1989 (Medium Risk) |
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Journey The goal is to help participants understand some of the feelings and experiences that someone who is gay, lesbian or bisexual. (High Risk) |
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How
do you feel and What do you Know? (Adobe .pdf file) Understanding Lesbians, Gay, and Bisexual experiences: a questionnaire to self-reflect on own attitudes. (Medium Risk) |
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Symbols
of Pride (web site) Better understanding of the philosophy and meaning behind the Pride symbols (Low Risk) |
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COMBINATION
OF ALL
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Archie
Bunker's Neighborhood (Adobe .pdf file) Designated individuals are given an identity and a task-to create a community (certain restrictions are implemented throughout exercise limiting certain "groups" from accomplishing the goal). (High Risk) |
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"Interacting
with Diversity (Mapping Your Diverse Awareness) (Adobe
.pdf file) Assess one's contact with diverse people/identify areas of discomfort in dealing with others who are different/broaden one's associations. (Medium Risk) |
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Circles
of My Multicultural Self (web site) The Circles activity engages participants in a process of identifying what they consider to be the most important dimensions of their own identity. Stereotypes are examined as participants share stories about when they were proud to be part of a particular group and when it was especially hurtful to be associated with a particular group. (High Risk) |
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Movie:
Higher Learning (Adobe .pdf file) A 1994-5 movie dealing with topics such as education/racism/hate groups/date rape/sexism/sexual orientation and other issues. This movie takes place on a college campus. There are questions that follow that will allow for an in-depth conversation. (Medium Risk) |
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My
New Identity (Adobe .pdf file) This activity will allow participants to experience a new identity. The enrichment asks participants to become a member of a group that they would not normally become a part of. (High Risk) |
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Hate that Hate Produced (Adobe .pdf file) An enrichment based on questions and scenarios that will filter discussion (Medium Risk) |
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Sharing
Stories-Prejudice (web site) This workshop begins to help individuals explore how they first became conscious of prejudice and discrimination and the feelings associated with it. It also makes participants aware that everyone has experienced prejudice & discrimination & that it comes in a variety of ways. (Medium Risk) |
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Exploring
Language-Definitions (web site) Help participants understand the five words and be aware that different definitions exist for each word. To also help facilitate effective communication between group members. Lastly, to help participants learn to appreciate the importance of language in discussing multicultural issues. (Low Risk) |
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Appreciation
of Differences (Adobe .pdf file) To provide an opportunity to express what it may feel like to be perceived as different. To examine the barriers which may limit our ability to appreciate differences. To develop strategies by which to address those behaviors which may limit our residents ability to appreciate differences. (Medium Risk) |