Diversity and Curriculum

Quote for this module: “We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.” - Maya Angelou

For this module, we will be taking a look at how to appreciate diversity and create a culturally competent curriculum for all students. The classroom has always been an opportunity for individuals of various racial and cultural backgrounds to meet one another and share ideas. As curriculum developers, we must ensure that we address the learning needs of all students and here is the site for this week that provides some good information:
http://www.diversityweb.org/diversity_innovations/curriculum_change/index.cfm
I am truly looking forward to reading some your thoughts for this module's blog! Enjoy your week!
Dr. WB

Pedagogy versus Andragogy

Quote for this module: "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young." - Henry Ford

For this module's reflection blog, I would like each of you to think about the recent trend in education...especially online education. Over the past 20 years or so, the debate regarding the relevance of making andragogy and pedagogy separate educational practices has heightened. Are different approaches needed? What considerations need to be made for one approach versus the other? Here are few resources with various perspectives on this issue:
A Chronology and Analysis of the Andragogy debate:
http://www.umsl.edu/~henschkej/henschke/more%20henschke_5_11_04/a_chronology_and_analysis_of_the_andragogy_debate.pdf
Pedagogy versus Andragogy
http://www.floridatechnet.org/inservice/abe/abestudent/andravsped.pdf
Pedagogy versus Andragogy: A False Dichotomy?
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JOTS/Summer-Fall-2000/holmes.html

What are your thoughts? Please post them in your reflection blog for this module and be sure to support your thoughts with outside resources, when appropriate. Enjoy your Spring Break!
Dr. WB