Registered Nurses are taught that there are illnesses that effect specific cultures and diseases have their own characteristics that assist in the diagnosing of the disease.
we are taught to compartmentalize symptoms, illnesses and cultural characteristics that make them susceptible to certain diseases.
stereotyping is detrimental to the group stereotype, diminishes the person but also cuts short the learning process and stops students from meeting their full potential. Often students themselves do not fully know all of their own diversities and by being free to learn, they can become more aware of themselves and their patients
Every student is different, be inclusive, never make assumptions, foster diverse cultural backgrounds
The different strategies to implement to be gender inclusive and being mindful of humor.
The comment that "Students often don't know their own diversities" was very insightful to me. Also, I appreciate the vocabulary of schemas and how we all think and perceive through our schema. This means that if we're activating prior knowledge that is a part of the schema of the dominant group, those students have more opportunity to learn the new content than those whose schemas don't align with that particular pre-activation.
Comment on Shane Apperley's post: Comment on Shane Apperley's post: you are unaware that you do certain things that are not inclusive because to the circle of friends/family may think as you.
I learned that everyone has their own schema and learns and perceived in their own way
Treat each individual student with respect regardless of race, ethnicity and gender.
I read the "Mental Health Toolkit" by Momentous Institute. I have dealt with trauma on multiple fronts, including personally and helping others through traumatic experiences. One concept I had never considered is that trauma can be an event or experience that would not be traumatic for another. Considerations were the support group, situation in life, and a person experiencing one difficult event after another. The longer I teach, the more I realize that so much can be happening in the lives behind the smiling faces of students in class. The article discussed how this trauma effects the path of a person (our students). A takeaway for me was to not be judgmental, but instead get to know students and come alongside them.
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I agree with you, Julie. Generalizations based on gender can deter a student from reaching their full potential.
Definitely puts things into perspective.
I learned about how stereotypes can impede one's learning and another's teaching. I found value in learning about how I use my voice and to evaluate students when others make jokes and watching how other's react. This is a tactic I can learn about students.
It is imperative to treat all students as a separate individual.
As an instructor, it is important to be mindful that each student has unique skills, learning styles and experiences that they bring to the environment. Never assume or categorize a student's abilities based on stereotypes but take the opportunity to not just know their name, but who they are as a person to maximize learning.
I learned that when teaching people with diverse background you must also include the information in their native tongue.
It’s important to be aware of my own biases and stereotypes. Providing a safe and inclusive environment will ensure the success of students.
Stereotyping is generally more exclusive than helpful.
Comment on Julie Williams's post: Agreed, Julie.
Sensitivity toward all genders, and assure every student is included in class instruction.
