I wasn't aware that my teaching preference would be the same as my learning preference. It is important to understand that and use a variety of styles of teaching so everyone can succeed. It's important to reflect and make sure that everyone is up to speed and is understanding the course work. 

It's important to understand the difference in languages and how that can affect students understanding of course material. It's important to make sure every student has the resources they need to succeed. 

I definitely think it is important to see each student as an individual who has the potential to be a great student when they are included. I don't mean included as being color blind either. The USA is often referred to as the melting pot because of the diverse population. I like to include other cultures by asking questions and having a potluck on a lecture day and every student bring a dish popular to their family or ethnicity to share with others and we can talk about our differences and how they can impact each other and ourselves. We… >>>

I have learned that we all have some kind of stereotype and unconscious bias hat we may have been raised around or with and how limiting it is to us and to our students. By making a conscious effort to get to know every student and their background can create a positive all-inclusive learning environment and potentially learn something new from everyone. 

It is important to be aware of students culture but also mindful that they may not adopt all parts of their culture. Knowing your students and talking to them is going to help you prepare for this and create an inclusive classroom.

An assessment isn't always a formative assessment. It is important to use journals, checklists etc. to gather data and reflect teaching. 

In the posted video, I found it encouraging to have brief quarterly check ins with students. I specifically like that she asks them "What can I do to help better your learning?". It humanizes us as teachers and allow the students to know we are in their corner and want to make sure they are successful.

I learned that creating a safe and inviting classroom is important to ELL learners. By creating a safe space, it allows learners to make mistakes which in turn allows me to gain data and provide feedback to enhance instruction.

I found it interesting that ELL learn conversational English first. Even though, they can hold a conversation, content knowledge still may be a barrier. It is important to meet them where they are. 

This generation only wants to learn what they need to know.