As educators, we need to think of our students as individuals with their own identities as well as pay attention to cultural differences and be respectful of every aspect of each student to make the classroom feel like a safe environment to learn.
The classroom should foster respect, empath, and appreciation for differences while reducing stereotypes. All learners need t feel included and valued.
It is essential to be culturally aware and understand the differences between culture and race.
Culture vs race has been proven to be very different. Culture refers to beliefs, values, and traditions. Race is related to a group of people that share the same skin color and other physical traits. People of the same race can have very different cultures. Both factors are very important when educating students.
As an instructor, it is essential to recognize and educate yourself about the diverse cultures and racial backgrounds represented in your classroom. Adopting a 'color-blind' approach may seem well-intentioned, but it often overlooks the unique experiences and challenges that students of different backgrounds face. True inclusivity requires awareness, understanding, and intentional effort.
It is important as an instructor to recognize and educate yourself on peoples culture and race in your classroom. Being "blind" is not a good thing.
Every student is coming from a different background and we must seek to understand them as best we can to teach them well.
I have learned that students should be addressed bias-free and without assumptions. Having assumptions may negatively impact the student's education. I plan to use this information in the classroom, creating an inclusive environment for all students.
I appreciated the discussion on race being limited when it is focused on external physical characteristics. I learned that lessons should be reviewed for bias and to continue to use a variety of teaching techniques including technology to ensure all learners feel seen.
Culture refers to specific customs, values, and preferences, such as food—clothing etc. Race, however, is the defining attribute of individuals with similar physical features. Both are different but considerations should be taken because culture and race play a role in people's way of thinking and, at times, behavior.
Culture and race are not the same. You can be of the same race and not the same culture. Culture is beliefs, food, upbringing, language and many other things about a person. Race is grouping people by the color of their skin. It is not fair in any way group any person or persons. Everyone is unique and they should be treated as such and respected. Accepting and appreciating one's differences is the best way to show that they matter, they are different, and any differences are appreciated. It gives opportunity for others to get know each other and embrace their differences.
Race is a social construct based on what is seen, like skin color or facial fetures. Culture is beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, tradition, and/or practices that are passed down.
I have learned that we all have culture based off of where we grow up and not just our ethnic roots. Unfortunately race is a construct that is categorized with stereotypes, but by being vigilant and culturally aware, we can break stereotypes that usually accompany race.
This is a good module. We should definitely not differ or prioritize the classroom, or employment, by skin color.
To avoid racial discrimination in the classroom, it's important to be mindful of an individual's race and culture. As an instructor, it would be incorrect to make any cultural assumptions!
Treat everyone how you would like to be treated, watch for racism veiled as jokes, be aware of curriculum that could be marginalizing
I've understood that within some cultures there can be different races, and therefore potential for conflicts. This amplifies for me the fact every person should be respected for the individual they are, in order for there to be wholesome existence.
Both culture and race impacts the students learning in the classroom. Embracing and acknowledging our differences are important to understanding and helping others in health care.
One of the things I found most interesting in this part of the module and will use in my practice is to recognize how cultural differences may affect how our words and actions are perceived and how we perceive the words or actions of others. For example, the way one reacts to a scenario, a joke they make, or their style of listening may make them seem aloof or disinterested, however this is their cultural norm. Therefore, when we make jokes or behave a certain way we must recognize that this may be relevant to our own culture and may be interpreted differently by those from different cultures.
Race and Culture can be linked or not. Culture is more about the situation/ environment in which you were raised. That forms your perception, understand and beliefs in many ways. learned from family, history and surrounding.
