Teaching in a holistic environment leads to more effective teaching styles and a greater variety of support to better assist students. 

This module was exciting and made emphasis on the importance of bilingual/multilingual students. The module explains how to better help these students when learning new topics in their second language. 

The importance of not being "blind" is that it can limit instructors' and educators' ability to see beyond students' talent and to see people as individuals rather than by their cultural beliefs or race. 

As a clinical instructor and educator, it is important to recognize that students are diverse and avoid stereotypes to provide a safe and supportive learning environment. This approach helps students remain motivated and curious, and it also improves communication and mutual respect between students and educators. 

It is important to create a culture of holistic assessment intentionally with your student group. you can do this by thinking creatively and implementing different learning tools such as creative design, presentation, hands on learning etc.

I learned that language and literacy are interdependent, as instructors we must be conscious of each individuals learning path and understand that each student learns differently. we must also understand the use of a students is important and the effect it may have a students ability to learn a new language as well.

As instructors we need to become really aware of our own language use and that of our students, and to try and use inclusive language as much as possible so that all of our students may have a meaningful and engaging learning experience.

Gender identity is developed through early childhood years and explored in adolescence years. it is important to understand the impact of this development and to be mindful of each individual as an individual and not as a group based on social norms

Reasonable accommodations are anything that can possibly be done to assure equal access to education. But, there are exceptions for safety and health reasons.

Establishing an environment that provides structure in the classroom and consistent application of rules can help some students with psychological disabilities.