“Exploring Cultural Respect through the Latino Perspective”

This presentation explores the diversity of the countries of Latin America as well as the heritage of Latinos/Hispanics living in the United States. It provides teachers and administrators with an overview of the geography, history, traditions, foods and accomplishments of Latin America.
 

Workshop attendees will walk away with a deeper understanding of “Latino/Hispanic” culture and its diversity and therefore be better prepared to teach and interact with students and families of Latin American background.  

This presentation also provides an opportunity for participants to learn about the many accomplishments of Latin American and Caribbean professionals such as artists, writers, musicians, and culinary experts.  With this knowledge, participants will find inspiration and new materials for their own lessons/units dealing with Latin America.  

Additionally, we hope to support the Independent School community to create a climate of cultural respect within their schools i.e. faculty, students, parents, administrators, and board members.


NAIS Conference 2.25.2011

Sites to keep you informed and to raise awareness about issues surrounding the Latino/Hispanic community

 

LatinoLink: Addresses issues - both personal and political - that affect Latinos in the United States


Si, Spain: Promotes free exchange of information on Spanish current affairs and its historical, linguistic and cultural development

Precious Children: Diversity in the Classroom: Articles provide suggestions on promoting racial and cultural awareness at school and at home.

Teaching Resources for the Classroom/Lesson Plan Ideas:

 

Service Learning & Checklist- Organize your students to volunteer at a local non-profit that benefits Latinos/Hispanics and other minorities. Example: Latino Student Fund (Tutoring Program)!

When life hands you a lemon, peel it! Activity
 

Latino/Hispanic Heritage Book List

Database of lesson plans promoting Cross-Cultural Understanding (Peace Corps)

Database of multiple lessons revolving around Latino/Hispanic culture for students in grades K-12

Cultural Aspects of Spanish in America 
A unit for secondary Spanish language teachers.

New Movements For Social Justice: The Latino Struggle for Equal Rights 
An elaborate high school unit.

Hispanic Immigration: America in the Year 2000 
A high school unit.

Famous Hispanic Americans 
A WebQuest for ESL students.

Culture Quest 
Web quests on Hispanic culture, Hispanic  games, photos of Hispanic America, and tips for teachers.

The Hispanic World 
A Internet-based unit for intermediate grades and up in which students explore Spanish-speaking countries.

"Hispanic Celebration" Lesson Plan 
This is an interesting lesson with many links and resources.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Information and ideas for activities from Education World.

Hispanic Heritage Teaching Resources from Smithsonian Education.

The House on Mango Street (Sandra Cisneros) 
Teacher's Guide from Vintage Books.

Understanding Hispanic/Latino Culture and History Through Children’s Literature.