The students are in a group as well as being individuals and most importantly each one is different. I will not tolerate negative or gender related joking of any type. I must set and maintain the example in and outside the classroom because the same students my see me in the community. I would also like to positively impact the students for life.
I have learned that every individual has different needs in order for them to learn effectively. it is important to learn what their needs are and not assume based on their ethnicity, gender, or even possible religious background because this can lead to worse outcomes for the individual in addition to compromising the comfortability of the student to be confident and succeed.
You must be aware that while many students may self identify in the same culture, does not mean every student of that culture have the same opinions. Celebrate and utilize the uniqueness of each student in your course.
Learned to embrace the multilingual student. Would then try and figure out how to incorporate the use of giving students a sense of confidence in embracing it
Remember that each student is an individual.
Comment on Lisa Thurlow's post: Yes, I agree. This encourages me to get to know my students individually. We are all different, and that definitely needs to be considered when teaching each of them.
Plan your lessons to include every student.
I have learned about inclusivity of every student. I typically introduce myself on the first day as being "different, just like everyone else in the classroom". This module reminded me to watch for "bullying" or "teasing" by others and to not assume based on gender identity or culture.
As an instructor, understanding the students and adapting to their individual learning styles is essential.
I learned that not all people are created equally. Everyone has different cultures, personalities and learning styles. As a instructor, it is important to know who you are teaching and learn to meet the student where they are in their learning styles.
I learned the importance of refraining from stereotyping races, genders and cultures when being an educator
As a mother of two young adults, I have become very aware of gender inclusion/exclusion. My teaching moment is to let go of gender language such as "you guys" and use a more neutral choice of words. When I include a group into a "you guys" some feel excluded as they hear that as a gender identification.
Every individual has the opportunity to explore their culture and apply different aspects every day.
Embracing Diversity in the classroom opens doors for better learning experiences for the student and the Educator.
Stereotyping inhibits learning.
Instructor's assumptions can be detrimental to student success.
I learned teaching to each student seems daunting or more time-consuming than effective, but evidence-based research has shown that there are several methods that will encompass the different learning styles. I also learned that we should be focused more to those who are NOT laughing at my humor or NOT nodding in understanding, rather than appreciating the 'majority rules' and assuming that several 'lightbulbs' is still not inclusivity. Therefore, I plan to give students as much access to the material as they need to then, apply that knowledge in a variety of forms, so learning occurs.
I've learned that stereotypes do not provide the shortcuts we hope for when we employ them since we all belong to so many different groups. It's true for me and my students. I want to become better with technology and the tools my university utilizes so I can give my students choices and different opportunities to learn in different ways.
I am from an area where everyone is referred to as 'You guys'. I will really need to be aware of that and be mindful not to use that term.
I will be sure to consistently establish a classroom environment where it is clear that gender based jokes and/or other forms of perceived and/or actual discrimination will not be tolerated.
