When searching for new diversity and
multicultural materials and resources, it is easy to become overwhelmed with
the options. How do you know what is tested and reliable? Who else
has used the materials? What is new and in touch with current issues and
trends? Are the recommendations trustworthy?
One resource beyond what is offered here on our
eXtension site is the Multicultural Pavilion. The site spans
issues of diversity, multicultural education, social justice, and is especially
designed for educators. While at first glance, it may appear to be
focused on what is going on in schools, the resources and activities can be
easily adapted for out-of-school programs and even adults.
Multicultural Forum provides an array of
training tools, publications, printable handouts, and even links to music and
videos that address diversity topics. In its Research Room, you can find “original articles
and essays on progressive, transformative, multicultural, social justice, and
liberatory teaching and learning by educators around the world.”
We would like to hear from you, too. What
sites have you found helpful to you in your work? What are your
recommendations to others who are seeking new sources of guidance and
inspiration? Post your responses here and share your experiences with
other sites and resources. Let’s work together to prepare ourselves for
reaching and engaging new audiences in our Cooperative Extension Service.
Gae
Broadwater, State
Specialist
Program
& Staff Development
Kentucky
State
University
