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Multicultural and Anti-racism Activities Brainstorm
Theme: Countering racism - education, policy, legislation - Cultural diversity and multiculturalism - Culture, language and identity - Stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination
Key Learning Area: English - Mathematics - Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE) - The Arts
Age Group: Primary Upper (10-12) - Secondary Lower (13-14) - Secondary Middle (15-16) Resource Type: Handouts Stimulus Name: Multicultural and Anti-racism Activities Brainstorm
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Multicultural and anti-racism activities brainstorm (rtf File)
Suggested Activities
Some initial strategies could include:
- raise the profile of the member of staff responsible for dealing with issues of discrimination including racism. Display the officer's name and contact details at the front desk.
- release the officer from class to visit other classes to publicise his/her role, to plan strategies with the student leadership body and to be available for consultation
- What is RACISM? What are the effects of RACISM? Discuss in home class periods. Print and laminate posters for display around the school.
- create a school anti-racism charter
- have regular input in school or year assemblies recognising cultural diversity. Invite speakers from the community or national organisations. Involve local Aboriginal elders.
- highlight inclusive materials available for students in the library eg books which reflect the multicultural nature of the school
- use the Racism. No way! Cultural Diversity Mini Webquest to research Australia's development as a multicultural nation and evaluate the contributions made by individuals and cultural groups
- visit Making Multicultural Australia to explore our cultural heritage
- conduct a cultural exchange program with another school. NSW government, Catholic and independent schools register with Cultural Exchange Programs in Schools
- organise a school public speaking competition with a topic that has a multicultural theme. Finalists could present at a whole school assembly. Encourage students to enter your state multicultural public speaking competition.
- record oral histories of people in the school and its community. This could be a senior project done as a gift to the school or just as a class activity
- have a multicultural treasure hunt around the school with information to be found in various locations.
- use the internet to tell the wider community about your school. Create a section with an anti-racism focus.
Related Resources
Annotated bibliography of multicultural education resources Community Information Service, Dept of Education, Vic., 1998
Multicultural Education: Resources for Teachers K-12 Multicultural Programs Unit, Dept of Education and training, NSW 2004
Relevant websites to visit
Racism. No way! Cultural Diversity Mini Webquest
What is RACISM?
Making Multicultural Australia
Cultural Exchange Programs in Schools
Tolerance.Org 101 Tools for Tolerance: simple ideas for promoting equity and diversity
Date: 09 February 2005
