Culture vs. Race | Origin: ED137
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Cultural Diversity: Including Every Student --> Culture vs. Race
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Being aware of one's culture allows educators to create an open learning environment where every student feels comfortable and respected.
As an instructor, recognizing each student's individuality is essential to valuing them.
This module helped me understand the difference between race and culture in a much clearer way. Race is mostly about physical traits, but culture is shaped by values, traditions, beliefs, and experiences — the things that actually influence how people communicate, learn, and interact.
I realized how easy it is to mix the two up, and how that can lead to assumptions without meaning to. Moving forward, I plan to be more intentional about seeing each patient, coworker, or student as an individual instead of relying on broad categories. Asking questions, being curious, and respecting personal experiences will help me provide better care and build better connections.
Recognize that every student has his/her own culture is a very important issue.
Race means in society not comparing each other.
It is important for all instructors to acknowledge the vast differences that arise from each persons cultural beliefs. The goal is understand that cultural affects all aspects of our lives and each student will have a different experience. As an instructor, we should be open to exploring and understanding cultural differences rather than just tolerating them. Race is a social construct and everyone has a different understanding or experience with race. These experiences could be positive or negative. As instructors, it is our job to help students understand the differences in race and culture that may present themselves in the classroom.
race and culture are groupings that are meant to be inclusive but don't recognize differences which can do a disservice to students
Including every student requires understanding both culture and race, but focusing on culture allows educators to adapt teaching strategies and create meaningful learning experiences for diverse learners.
I learned in this topic about the social construct meaning behind culture and race and how to modify communication by using inclusive language when instructing. I am going to make more time to be prepared in assuring my course content i deliver is approachable by individuals with all different backgrounds
I learned that culture and race are related but not the same thing. Race is mostly about physical traits, while culture is about shared values, beliefs, traditions, and ways of life. Understanding that difference helps avoid stereotypes and allows us to appreciate people for who they are beyond appearances. I plan to apply this by being more mindful of how culture shapes behavior and communication, and by creating an environment where everyone’s background is respected and included in meaningful ways.
Many factors shape the learning experience, including race and culture. As an educator, it's essential to honor each student's racial identity and cultural background, creating a respectful and inclusive environment where all learners feel seen and supported.
Recognize that every student has his/her own culture
Modify all communication methods and activities to provide as many supports for all students as possible
Use inclusive language
Important to see each student beyond race and assumptions is crucial because it allows us to treat each student as an individual.
I intend to adapt my lessons to different learning styles of the socially constructed races and cultures through delivering them in multiple ways to allow each student various options to integrate the required information.
I intend to apply my understanding of individual culture and race to my class from the first step of preparation of my course to ensure inclusiveness.
Understanding culture and race can only help students on their education journey
culture vs. race, both are important to understand
Culture and race are both important aspects of diversity to recognize, but it is important to approach each student as an individual person.
1. Promotes Understanding and Respect
Recognizing multiple cultures realistically helps reduce stereotypes and prejudice.
It encourages empathy by showing people as complex individuals, not caricatures or assumptions.
2. Reflects Real-World Diversity
In schools, workplaces, and communities, being “multicultural realistic” means accurately representing how diverse the world truly is.
For example, literature or classroom materials should include characters and perspectives from different ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds.
3. Strengthens Identity and Inclusion
When people see their own culture represented authentically, it validates their experiences.
It also teaches others to value differences rather than fear them.
4. Encourages Critical Thinking
A multicultural realistic perspective challenges stereotypes and one-sided narratives.
It helps students and professionals think critically about equity, privilege, and bias.
