Instructors should respect all students, but for veterans with ptsd or tbi, it is even more important. Also, having veterans with network with other veterans can create a sense of belonging.

Making sure students, especially veterans with possible ptsd, know where student services and safe spaces for deescalating are located. Having these easy to go to can be the difference between veterans finishing or dropping from school.  

TBI and PTSD are definitely different. It makes me think of hardware vs software malfunctions. I plan to keep my class calm and orderly to prevent triggers as well as checking in with students and giving support when needed.

There are a lot of ways people can develop PTSD, including childhood trauma. PTSD can affect different areas of our lives including job stability and even the increasing the chances of using drugs.

I learned that being a culturally competent teacher means recognizing my own assumptions and biases and understanding how they can affect my students. I can apply this by getting to know each student as an individual and recognizing their unique strengths, backgrounds, and needs. My goal is to create an inclusive classroom where every student feels valued, respected, and supported in reaching their full potential.

What are some ways that you as an teacher vary your instruction? 

I learned that I should have many ways to learn my material as some learn by seeing, some by listening and some by doing. I do try very hard to already implement this in my instruction but reading why it is important further validates why I do it. 

I learned that it is important to remember that just because English may be their second language that does not necessarily mean that they are struggling or not literate/competent in the language. In fact, they may be better at it than some people that are English speakers. 

that being "colorblind" is actually not what we should be. We should recognize and acknowledge different cultures not pretend that they don't exist. By acknowleding  them and teaching to their strengths is much more inclusive than ignoring differences.