Classroom 2.0/Ed Vectus/October 24, 2016
Classroom 2.0 Teaching Diverse Students
This article was short, sweet, and to the point but has some good information in it. The article explains that teaching to diverse students requires cultural sensitivity, extra patience, open mindedness, and acceptance. Teachers need to appreciate cultural diversity and accept student
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| http://juliesondradecker.blogspot.com/2014/11/diversity.html |
This article was extremely relevant to those of us teaching here in Oregon, and in Washington county. It is also just good knowledge for any teacher to know! As role models, teachers need to set the example of how to accept and embrace cultural diversity and how to emphasize its importance. I think it also reminds us to be empathetic to students who are shy and chose not to share. Certainly some good points to remember!
Thank you for sharing Hannah and bringing up this very important point. One thing I think would be cool with a diverse class is asking children to bring in their favorite children's book from home, even if it is in a different language. If they can speak the language fluently have them read it, or if it is lower grades ask if a parent could come in and read it/share about their culture. This way the children feel that they get to share about themselves/their background!
ReplyDeleteCultural sensitivity is so important when teaching diversity in classrooms. The language used is so important, especially in a day and age when language is so frequently changing. I truly think the topic is something educators should have a workshop or training on periodically. I don't think we can be "too informed" on how to discuss and explain cultural diversity. So much comes with it, including conflict resolution, rephrased explainations, peer integration, etc. I have already dealt with this just on the surface, and I know it will surface much more.
ReplyDeleteResponse: This article resonated with me as I have lived overseas and have friends that teach in schools from Sri Lanka to Argentina. I found it interesting that teaching in a diverse classroom was a reason given for teaching abroad as I think our classrooms in the US can be very diverse! That aside however, the 3 strategies of appreciating and celebrating the differences/similarities of the students, focusing on the ways that students learn and adapting classroom behavior are all foundational to creating an atmosphere in the classroom conducive to instruction and learning.
ReplyDeleteResponse: This article resonated with me as I have lived overseas and have friends that teach in schools from Sri Lanka to Argentina. I found it interesting that teaching in a diverse classroom was a reason given for teaching abroad as I think our classrooms in the US can be very diverse! That aside however, the 3 strategies of appreciating and celebrating the differences/similarities of the students, focusing on the ways that students learn and adapting classroom behavior are all foundational to creating an atmosphere in the classroom conducive to instruction and learning.
ReplyDeleteI love the diversity we have in our classrooms in Oregon and I think we can learn so much from one another. I have lived much of my life abroad and any experience of travel and culture we can bring to our classrooms will model the appreciation of all students. I speak French and Italian as I greet my students' at the door sometimes and I ask words in their languages just to demonstrate that being multi-cultural is a blessing. I like to show my students' that I am interested in knowing more about their culture and native language.
ReplyDeleteI love the diversity we have in our classrooms in Oregon and I think we can learn so much from one another. I have lived much of my life abroad and any experience of travel and culture we can bring to our classrooms will model the appreciation of all students. I speak French and Italian as I greet my students' at the door sometimes and I ask words in their languages just to demonstrate that being multi-cultural is a blessing. I like to show my students' that I am interested in knowing more about their culture and native language.
ReplyDeleteThis post is really relevant in address diversity in the classroom,and the teacher role in providing a environment where students can talk about their differences. I also, have traveled to lived in different countries. I admire and proud in how diverse our schools are in the states. It is very important for teacher to embrace and talk about diversity of our country. Also, we should be confronting our own personal biases and not project them into the classroom. Great post!
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