A Diversity Study

on.

By Nicole Piccin

Facts about Peru

4th Largest country in

South America
Population of 30.4 million
people
Primary language is
Spanish. Other languages
are still spoken from the
indigenous people.
Have a lot of tribute to
their roots, the Incas.
Currency: Nuevo Sol [Sol
or Soles]
Inti, Sun God of the
Incas

Many individuals look

ethnic, while some do
not. Racism exists.
Main economic activities
include mining,
manufacturing,
agriculture, and fishing.
Stereotypes: All Peruvians
are short, All Peruvians
look native, All Peruvians
have straight, black hair,
All Peruvians dress in
traditional clothing.

The Peruvian flag

The Peruvian coat of

arms includes the
vicuna, the quina
tree, and a
cornucopia of gold.

Red represents the blood

that was spilled for the
fight for independence.
White represents peace
and bravery.

Education in Peru
Education

is free for children ages

7-16 but schools are inaccessible
to many rural children.
Many children complete only up
to the 8th grade.
In Secondary Education, many
children experience difficulties
adapting to this new content
level, especially if they have only
had one teacher their whole lives.
Vocational Education is available,
and private. Mainly entail
technological institutions.
Higher Education is available
from private and public technical
colleges.

The

students who are fortunate

enough to make it to a university
education follow one similar to the
American model.
In comparison to the United States,
Peruvians experience many obstacles
in their lives that prevent the students
from being able to attend school. More
specifically, extreme poverty and
where the students are located can
determine how long they stay in
school.
The oldest university in Peru is the
Universidad Nacional de San Marcos,
founded in 1551 AD.
Education is highly valued, though it is
difficult for students to have access to
good schools and a good education.

Teaching Strategies

Physical involvement with

language

Small groups

Opportunities to demonstrate
language comprehension
through physical expression

Low-stress environment for

language performance

Having an interpreter readily

available. Have some
knowledge of the language
yourself.

Looking students in the eye

when speaking to them as a
sign of respect.
Familiarizing yourself with the
values, traditions, and customs
of Peru. Perhaps doing a
diversity project on culture so
they can incorporate their
experiences living in a
different country into the
assignment.
Pen-Pals!
Work with the ESL teacher to
help the student feel welcome
in your class and motivated to
be in school.

Huaraz

Yungay

Crivello, G. (2011). 'Becoming somebody': youth transitions through education and

migration in
Peru. Journal of Youth Studies, 14(4), 395-411. doi:10.1080/13676261.2010.538043

References

Crivello, G. (2011). 'Becoming somebody': youth transitions through

education and
migration in Peru. Journal of Youth Studies, 14(4), 395-411.
doi:10.1080/13676261.2010.538043
http://www.peru.travel/about-peru/peruvian-identity/culture.aspx
http://geographia.com/peru/peruhistory.htm
http://www.everyculture.com/No-Sa/Peru.html