What kind of activities can we use to influence students to learn about other students culture and language? i noticed potlucks help students learn about each other.

How can we encourage our ADHD students to learn about their abilities?

Each student is an individual, and the instructor must respect knowledge level, method of learning and show enthusiasm for the interest that this student as well as all students in class are here, wanting to learn.  Stereotyping, is not engaging, and will not assist in learning.

As an instructor, these modules have encouraged reflection on current practices, with the question, are they BEST practices? As you have reviewed this material, what do you realize that you do that supports best practice for engagement and learning needs of diverse learners, including students with PTSD and TBI? 

How would you create a learning environment where every student feels their perspective is essential to the conversation.

I want to support a diversity in my learning setting. It is an essential factor to provide an inclusive, equal, and enriching learning environment. My goal is to provide a fun-engaging learning experiences. It is important to include different learning styles into my teaching environment to facility a successful learning culture. My goal is to have open communication with my students and to provide effective feedback to facility growth in the learning environment. I want to make sure I create an inviting and comfortable environment for my students so they can live up to their full potential. 

Inclusive learning is important because it ensures students of different learning needs, background, and abilities are able to be successful. It creates a diverse learning environment and fosters a sense of belonging for each individual student. Understanding your students more in depth gives you as faculty a better insight on what each individual students need to be successful in the course. This method will also help set up students for success as they pursue future goals and aspirations. 

Language is a reflection of an individuals culture. When you aren't able to portray your cultural values, beliefs, and ways of thinking it inhibits a person to express themselves properly. 

Intercultural communication is such an important communication style to use within the classroom and beyond. It helps us interact with varies cultures respectfully, effectively, and meaningfully. Intercultural communication is a fundamental skill to implement in the learning setting to improve understanding, enhance inclusivity, and encourage collaboration among staff and peers.

It is important to implement diverse learning styles into your planning and assessments as an educator. Diverse learning styles being implemented helps foster a more engaging and inclusive learning environment for students. It creates a safe space for learning and can increase a students confidence overall.

I as a new teacher did not realize this problem was so large. I have read and reread this course more than once and I have a lot to learn about all of these issues/problems kids face to learn. I will dig deeper into learning more about it so that I can become a better teacher, I feel that if I don't then why am I even doing this? 

I found the statement about post-secondary educators focusing on the course material and not diagnosing learning issues very interesting. I tried to copy and paste here but that does not work!

I actively embrace diversity everyday.

Language and literacy are interdependent, and each student deserves opportunities to increase their competency in all aspects of both. 

I learned some history behind certain learning disabilities.

This course really helped me to identify ways of reaching all cultures, ethnicities, ages, and classes of learners. Realizing that every person and individual has different learning styles, taking a holistic approach to teaching them really identified key areas of opportunity for improvement. 

If I have a student that has either PTSD or TBI or both, how can I help them and what's the best approach?

Should faculty / instructor help to a student who feels left out and isolated from the class, open up opportunity to connect and support team based environment?