Knowing each student will help me create a learning environment for all students.
In order to teach a group you need to look at an individual's schema to better understand how they are best able to learn and understand.
In this current learning environment one must be careful that we don't box students into certain populations and expectations. We must create an environment for learning for all.
Working with a diverse student body requires looking pass a person's age, cultural background, religious beliefs, and other factors to support their education goals. Embracing that each student should be seen as unique and valued is important to ensure inclusion.
Comment on Amber Walters's post: Comment on Melissa Goldberg's post: Comment on Melissa Goldberg's post: I completely agree. It has been a big struggle for me to avoid saying " you guys".
The students are in a group as well as being individuals and most importantly each one is different. I will not tolerate negative or gender related joking of any type. I must set and maintain the example in and outside the classroom because the same students my see me in the community. I would also like to positively impact the students for life.
I have learned that every individual has different needs in order for them to learn effectively. it is important to learn what their needs are and not assume based on their ethnicity, gender, or even possible religious background because this can lead to worse outcomes for the individual in addition to compromising the comfortability of the student to be confident and succeed.
You must be aware that while many students may self identify in the same culture, does not mean every student of that culture have the same opinions. Celebrate and utilize the uniqueness of each student in your course.
Learned to embrace the multilingual student. Would then try and figure out how to incorporate the use of giving students a sense of confidence in embracing it
Remember that each student is an individual.
Comment on Lisa Thurlow's post: Yes, I agree. This encourages me to get to know my students individually. We are all different, and that definitely needs to be considered when teaching each of them.
Plan your lessons to include every student.
I have learned about inclusivity of every student. I typically introduce myself on the first day as being "different, just like everyone else in the classroom". This module reminded me to watch for "bullying" or "teasing" by others and to not assume based on gender identity or culture.
As an instructor, understanding the students and adapting to their individual learning styles is essential.
I learned that not all people are created equally. Everyone has different cultures, personalities and learning styles. As a instructor, it is important to know who you are teaching and learn to meet the student where they are in their learning styles.
I learned the importance of refraining from stereotyping races, genders and cultures when being an educator
As a mother of two young adults, I have become very aware of gender inclusion/exclusion. My teaching moment is to let go of gender language such as "you guys" and use a more neutral choice of words. When I include a group into a "you guys" some feel excluded as they hear that as a gender identification.
Every individual has the opportunity to explore their culture and apply different aspects every day.
Embracing Diversity in the classroom opens doors for better learning experiences for the student and the Educator.
Stereotyping inhibits learning.
