NEASC2024

In today's diverse educational landscape, cultivating inclusive school cultures that honor the unique backgrounds and perspectives of all students is essential. This session will demonstrate how to harness the power of global literature to promote empathy, understanding, and cultural appreciation among students from various backgrounds. In this session, participants will learn to design and implement a bespoke curriculum that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusivity in K-12 education. Drawing from my experience in crafting English Language coursebooks and teaching Language and Literature to secondary students, I will share a case study of a successful unit titled "Around the World in Short Stories." Attendees will engage in group discussions and a multimedia presentation. They will explore strategies for selecting diverse texts, innovative assessment practices, and methods to foster inclusive dialogue. Participants will leave with practical tools and resources to create empathetic learning environments that empower all students to build a common purpose.