Diversity and the Multicultural Classroom

	CNM Diversity Institute "The Diversity Institute is a formal initiative at CNM that aims to build on previous work in equity and diversity at the College.  The Diversity Institute (DI) is a part of Organizational Learning." The Diversity Institute is a formal initiative at CNM that aims to build on previous work in equity and diversity at the College. The Diversity Institute (DI) is a part of Organizational Learning. http://planet.cnm.edu/orglearn/Institute/Diversity/index.htm
	Culturally Effective Communication "Communication is an essential skill utilized by any teacher. It is important to be a culturally competent communicator. It is also important to identify the belief systems of both the student and teacher to spot blocks to communication." http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/ FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/culture1.htm
	Diversity and Complexity in the Classroom-Race, Ethnicity, and Gender   "Perhaps the overriding principle is to be thoughtful and sensitive and do what you think is best. The material in this section is intended to help you increase your awareness of matters that some faculty and students have indicated are particularly sensitive for women and students of color...The following ideas...are intended to help you work effectively with the broad range of students enrolled in your classes." http://teaching.berkeley.edu/bgd/diversity.html
	Special Considerations for Teaching in the Multicultural Classroom  "A multicultural classroom implies multiple assumptions about academic conventions and success. This multiplicity can enrich the students' experience, but it can also present an obstacle to the full and productive participation of some class members. It is incumbent on us, as teachers in this environment, to understand these difficulties and help all our students to engage fully in their education." http://web.mit.edu/tll/published/multicultural.htm