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.
Cultural awareness allows the instructor to respect where the individual is coming from based on their experience with the community they are surrounded by. Listening and being open minded allows us to value an individuals perspective.
there has to be equal respect
Comment on Roxanne Petruk's post: I agree, there must be a degree of respect and equality to make all learners feel valued
Culture and race help characterize who an individual is. We must be aware that cultures and race may differ, but we just find ways to accommodate to the learning needs of the individual,
It is important to recognize the implications of what "race" means in society, however it is also important to not let biases around race impact how you treat any one individual.
This module shows how important it is to not just learn concepts but to actually think about how they fit into real situations. What stood out to me is that learning isn’t just about taking in information. It’s about figuring out how to use it in a practical, meaningful way.
Going forward, I plan to take what I’ve learned here and apply it to my daily work and interactions. For me, that means using these strategies to approach problems with more structure, communicate more effectively, and stay open to growth by learning from feedback and from others. I think practicing these skills consistently will make the lessons stick and keep me improving over time.
recognize all backgrounds
promoting mutual respect for each individual starts/ and should be modeled by the instructor to identify that all are included and equally important in this learning journey. Race and culture will be wonderful stepping off point to identify needs, and participate in learning.
Culture and race are important to individual diversity, however it is best approach without assumptions
I think it is important to recognize that being inclusive and recognizing multicultural backgrounds as an educator is not a one-time task, but requires ongoing learning and modification on my part.
