I have learned that in order to be a great teacher I must really listen, see and be involved in my student's life whatever their race or cultural background may be. 

In this section, I learned about some small adjustments that I could make to my instruction to support students. 

This section highlights that post-secondary transitions are particularly challenging for students with autism, who lose high school support systems and must navigate unprecedented independence. Because autism involves impairments in reciprocal social communication, these students often need clear social interpretation to adapt to unstructured environments and unwritten social rules.

This module highlights that while individuals with autism often struggle with unspoken social cues, executive functioning, and transitions like college, they still experience deep emotions and benefit greatly from clear, direct communication. Moving forward, I intend to apply this by intentionally greeting neurodivergent peers directly, avoiding reliance on subtle body language or tone, and offering clear, supportive communication in both group and academic settings.

I learned that autism is a spectrum, and every individual with ASD has different strengths, challenges, and needs. I will apply this knowledge by being patient, understanding individual differences, and providing support and accommodations to help all students succeed.

This module reinforced the importance of recognizing and understanding generational differences in the classroom. Students from different generations may have different communication styles, learning preferences, experiences, and expectations. As an instructor, I understand the importance of adapting my teaching methods to meet individual student needs rather than assuming one approach works for everyone. I plan to apply this knowledge by incorporating a variety of instructional strategies, encouraging open communication, and creating an inclusive learning environment. Ultimately, my goal is to ensure every student feels supported, engaged, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their generation.

I learned that the students we teach now are more wanting to participate in their learning as opposed to just sitting and getting. 

 I learned that even though Gen Y and Z grew up with technology they are not necessarily better at it than the previous generations 

I learned the different ways that the generations like to learn. Like that my generation (X) likes structure and traditional learning which is how I teach and I think it is the best way to learn. 

I learned many new things about each generation and its characteristics, however, in previous classes we learned not to lump everyone into one group so I feel like this is going against everything we just learned in previous classes.