Why Diversity Education?
In a global society, it is essential that students have an understanding and appreciation for other cultures. As our schools and communities grow to be more culturally diverse, it is critical that we appreciate and understand the different backgrounds of our students, neighbors, and colleagues. Kaur Foundation develops engaging educational resources to help achieve the goal of cultivating awareness about Sikh-Americans and the Sikh identity in the classroom and the community.
We believe that in order for education to contribute towards transformative change and address the causes of bullying and exclusionary behavior, our collective efforts need to go beyond simply providing information about diversity. Rather, our approach to diversity education must also inspire students to think critically about how we engage with cultural differences, and with those who are perceived to be the ‘other’.
Since its founding in 2002, the Kaur Foundation has become a leader in raising awareness about Sikh Americans by bringing K-12 education about Sikhs into the American school system through carefully developed educational resources which serve as curriculum materials. The goal of this program is two-fold:
The Kaur Foundation resources and trainings, begins the process of challenging students and teachers to engage in dialogue and critical thinking about diverse communities. Students and teachers nationwide, have been educated about the Sikh culture and the need to embrace differences and reject stereotypes.
We believe that in order for education to contribute towards transformative change and address the causes of bullying and exclusionary behavior, our collective efforts need to go beyond simply providing information about diversity. Rather, our approach to diversity education must also inspire students to think critically about how we engage with cultural differences, and with those who are perceived to be the ‘other’.
Since its founding in 2002, the Kaur Foundation has become a leader in raising awareness about Sikh Americans by bringing K-12 education about Sikhs into the American school system through carefully developed educational resources which serve as curriculum materials. The goal of this program is two-fold:
- To use these educational tools to help close the cultural awareness gap for students who are perceived to be outside of the American mainstream.
- To embed materials into the curriculum for the long-term in order to ensure ongoing classroom teaching and learning.
The Kaur Foundation resources and trainings, begins the process of challenging students and teachers to engage in dialogue and critical thinking about diverse communities. Students and teachers nationwide, have been educated about the Sikh culture and the need to embrace differences and reject stereotypes.
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