Diversity is a commitment to recognizing and appreciating the unique beliefs, values, skills, attributes, and characteristics of all people in an environment. This will shape my instruction in many ways one example is if my student does not celebrate holidays then I would have to plan my instruction around my students beliefs. If there is something that I must teach and it is not the students belief then it is my job to inform the parents and come up with a different assignment for that student. If I had a student with diverse needs in my classroom I would try and shape my instruction so the student would be able to participate in the class and not feel left out. There are many circumstances that may change the instruction within a classroom.
Webster defines diversity as the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types or the quality or state of being different. As a teacher, we need to accept students as they come to us and appreciate the uniqueness of the students we have. Before I was a teacher, I was the parent of a unique and very gifted son. Many of the teachers he had couldn’t seem to figure out what slot to fit him in and I would know that his year would not be easy. My experience as a parent of a student that didn’t always fit some teacher’s ideal has had a profound effect on how I look at and accept the students that come into my classroom. If a student knows that you accept and appreciate them as they are they then it gives them confidence.
Diversity is the differences witch are shared between many people. It also consists of the multiculturalism that is within any setting. Such as in a crowd of people there are many differences that are present. Or within a set of pictures there are many characteristics that are present. As a teacher my classroom will consist of many different cultures, backgrounds and beliefs. My job as the teacher is to have my students understand the area of diversity and how there are many differences within this world. Also, I am supposed to teach my students to appreciate the differences through society and world. They need to understand that everyone has their own special traits and abilities. My instruction will focus on the aspects of this topic and also incorporate how to appreciate and value the differences in others.
Diversity is explained as distinct or unlike elements and qualities according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. I view diversity within the school setting as teaching students in different ways, different ways that students learn, and the difference in culture, gender, religions, ability, etc. My definition will shape the way I teach my students tremendously because as a teacher I will have to be open to differences among my students. It is my job to accommodate students and protect things that they may believe in even if I personally disagree with things as far as religion and beliefs. As a teacher I will provide assistance for those that struggle with understanding information by coming up with ways to cater to their way of thinking and understanding information. As a teacher it can be difficult to assist students with things that they are uncomfortable with, but it is the teachers roll to pay attention and take heed to the differences among students.
Diversity consists of all of the differences that we as people have. Differences can include, but are not limited to, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, customs, cultures, etc. Our classrooms will be a very diverse, rich environment. Because of our differences, we all have different opinions and beliefs. It is my job as a teacher to try to conceal my beliefs and opinions, and let each student make and defend his/her opinion in my classroom. Diversity in the classroom includes different learning styles. As a special educator, and in any classroom, I must get to know our students individually to the best of my capability so that I can adapt and modify my lessons accordingly.
I would define diversity as the state of being different or unlike others. As we all know no two people are the same, and as teachers we know that no two people learn or perform the same. Therefore, as a teacher, my instruction will show diversity. According to the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory, teachers must develop culturally sensitive curricula that integrate multicultural viewpoints and histories, apply instructional strategies that encourage all students to achieve, and review school and district policies related to educational equity. Diversifying instruction begins with the development. I would develop instruction based on the curriculum most beneficial to the needs of several different types of learning abilities. I would get to know my students individually and learn their leaning capabilities. As a teacher, I would differentiate any area of learning to better address the needs of all students. I would implement collaborative grouping wisely in all areas of the curriculum. Collaborative grouping would help me work with and focus more directly on students’ individual learning needs. Also, in reading, I would integrate leveled readers to address the reading abilities of my students. I would use assessments both for and of instruction to ensure the most valuable and beneficial instruction for my students. My instruction would be implemented using varieties of different strategies and approaches to ensure students’ are developing a clear understanding. Overall, my instruction will display diversity. It will be different and vary depending on the abilities of every student within my classroom.
Diversity can be many things. Diversity can be the background of students such as their family origins, beliefs, and culture. Also diversity can be students learning styles, for example, some students learn better with hands on activities and some may learn better by direct instruction. As a teacher my goal is to be open to my student’s background and diversity so that I can provide a positive learning environment for all of my students. My goal is also to be a role model for students to realize diversity is not a bad thing, because in some past cultures people are diverse are not accepted by others because of many reasons. I hope that by providing my students with a positive role model I will help them to realize that it is wrong to reject someone because of their background, culture, or religion. Also as a teacher my goal is to provide the students with diverse instructional methods. As a future teacher my goal is to try and teach using diverse methods so that my instruction will be as effective as possible. By doing this I will be able to try and teach all of the students with diverse learning styles so that no one student is left behind because they may have a different learning style than their peers.
According to dictionary.com’s 2nd definition, diversity is multiformity. Essentially, it is all the differences that make up the world. In the classroom, diversity includes cultural differences such as language, gender, race, religion, traditions, etc. It also includes ability differences, learning preferences, temperamental differences, and all the other pieces that make each human uniquely different. My definition of diversity shapes my teaching on a daily basis. Even if there are times throughout the day when we are all basically doing the same work, we really aren’t. For example, during math time, some students use the aids of counters, number lines, or their fingers while others simply do the math in their head. When they finish their math lesson, they work in their math notebooks that I created for each individual student based on their needs and interests. Some are practicing more basic skills with manipulatives and some are solving story problems using multiplication. Other ways that diverse learning needs are met throughout the day include allowing students to have time to read books of their choice and allowing them time to read books on their level. I have also tried to mix in different ways to learn in Science and Social Studies by doing a variety of activities such as researching on the computer, reading non-fiction magazines, doing hands-on experiments, illustrating concepts or historical events, writing in journals, watching videos, or reading poetry. I also strongly believe that it is important to teach children about cultural diversity in school. According to the anti-bias curriculum, research reveals that “children begin to notice differences and construct classificatory and evaluative categories very early and societal stereotyping and bias influence children’s self-concept and attitudes toward others.” I really like to do whatever I can to let my students share about themselves, to teach them the language required to work through certain differences, and to inform them of cultural differences that may not be represented in our classroom. I am fortunate this year to have students from seven different countries so we are constantly learning new things about each other’s cultures. When I show acceptance and appreciation of our differences, I think it has a positive effect on the students. I hope this stays with them throughout their years because I really think that combating ignorance of cultural diversity is the best way to prevent problems that stem from our differences. Some ways that we have incorporated cultural teaching include sharing a “star student” poster each week that shows pictures, interests, and favorite activities of a particular student, listening to Putumayo cd’s from around the world as well as Pandora stations like jazz, blues, classical, and latin rock while we work some afternoons, learning about each other’s holidays as they come up, celebrating artists’ birthdays, interviewing each other with IPods to find out our likes and dislikes and get to know each other at the beginning of the year, learning about important events in America’s history such as the unfair treatment of Native Americans and the Civil Rights Movement, and having discussions about treating all people fairly. I like to get our diversity out there in the open so the kids are comfortable with each other and comfortable talking about issues openly instead of judging people behind their back.
Diversity is recognizing and appreciating the variety of characteristics that make individuals unique in an atmosphere that promotes and celebrates individual and collective achievement. This definition is the foundation behind teaching. It is my job as a teacher to recognize each of my student’s strengths and weaknesses and find a way to help each student I teach no matter what different characteristics they have. I need to find a way to teach all of my students because not all students learn the same way. I will also need to realize that diversity is not only defined in how a student learns but can also be determined by culture and many different areas. As a teacher I may have many different types of diversity within my classroom and it is my job to appreciate each student for the diversity they bring to the classroom.
Diversity encompasses numerous variations or differences within many contexts. When thinking of the term diversity, my mind is immediately drawn towards the differences related to various cultures, races, ethnicities, etc. Probing deeper into diversity, the term may be related to many aspects of education including diverse teaching and instructional styles as well as diverse abilities and personalities within the classroom. Regardless of the ways in which one perceives diversity, it is something that is ever-present, ever-changing, and continually affecting and influencing education. As an educator, I believe that it is imperative to be aware of diversity concerning all of the aforementioned factors. My ideas about diversity will be constantly shaping and influencing my instruction in many ways. Making students aware of cultural and ideological differences is something that will always be present within my classroom. Instruction in these areas will help to eliminate ignorance and promote understanding and acceptance for others. Providing differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of the students is something that will also always be present within my instruction. I believe that it is crucial to provide instruction that is tailored to meet the diverse educational needs of all students. The following quote incorporates my thoughts concerning the ways in which my views of diversity have and will influence my instruction: “Children already come to us differentiated. It just makes sense that we would differentiate our instruction in response to them” (Carol Ann Tomlinson, 1999).
According to dictionary.com (3rd definition) diversity is defined as a point of difference. I believe diversity can be many different aspects of peoples lives. It could be cultural, racial, learning styles, learning disabilities, beliefs, family origins etc. As teachers we need to be working with any and every student that comes through our classroom. No matter how different or how much they stand out, it is our job to educate them the very best we can. I believe that as teachers when we have diverse students that come through our classrooms, sometimes it is going to require us to be out of our comfort zone, to be working with students we have no in the past and to have to research and learn new teaching strategies for the many different students that we will encounter. This is a reason that we take the many different classes that we take, because you can never be sure what kinds of students you will encounter in your teaching days, and honestly I am not sure you will ever be completely prepared for all the different students we as teachers may come across. Thats part of us utilizing the diverse methods and strategies that we have learned in order to teach to our students strengths. No two students are going to be exactly alike. We as teachers need to respect and understand that, and our students will need to learn to respect and understand that as well.
Diversity is simple to me, the natural ability of being different. Children are naturally different. I am a sole believer that each child has different experiences that shape who that are and are not. It is my duty to refine what they are and develop what they are not.
In the Yopp reading, they spoke of incidental word learning and how this occurs from oral language. I might have a student that comes from a home that has limited communication with children. As an educator using this information can help my instruction when it comes to that child. To support diversity through instruction the key and vital element is to know your children.
Diversity to me is being able to recognize all of the differences in people and being able to appriciate them. This means anything, such as ethnicity, religion, sex, and ways of learning, abilities or ways of life. As a teacher we are going to come into contact with all types of student and we need to be able to work with all of them. I think that we have to be able to put all of the diversity together and make our classroom work. Like someone posted before I and said that all of your students come into your classroom with different experiences and things that have made them who they are today. I think that I am the type of person who is a good judge of this. As a teacher I think I will be able to put all of my students together and make the classroom work. I am the type of person who appreciates the differences in people. I hope that I will be able to bring that to my students so they can be like I am.
Ask almost any general ed teacher what their students’ performance levels are and he/ she will likely say: low achieving, average, and high achieving. In reality, every classroom has exactly the same number of performance levels as there are students. In a room of 25 students there are 25 individual levels of performance. Teachers, like everyone else, love to categorize things. Whether it’s for convenience, or out of habit, it doesn’t matter. People lump certain groups together to make them easier to relate to, or identify, or define. Unfortunately, while this may help keep some things sorted out in our minds, this can sometimes lead to inadvertent or erroneous classifications. I think of the teacher who, when confronted with a student who is struggling to get his/ her work turned in on time, naturally wants to throw him or her in with the “lazy” or “unmotivated” crowd. Defining diversity first comes by recognizing that not everyone fits into my system of classification, or labeling. Diversity encompasses all those individual variances that make each of us unique. Diversity to me means more than biological, racial, socioeconomic status. Diversity takes into account each person’s learning history and experiences. As such, this stance dictates not only my instructional approach, but also how I measure each student’s performance. I have said it many times and here I am provided another opportunity to demonstrate my opinion. Statistical manipulation of group averages does not in any way portray accurate individual student performance. Just by the very practice of averaging students into a single deviation score negates all of those nuances of individual variability.
Diversity is a commitment to recognizing and appreciating the unique beliefs, values, skills, attributes, and characteristics of all people in an environment. This will shape my instruction in many ways one example is if my student does not celebrate holidays then I would have to plan my instruction around my students beliefs. If there is something that I must teach and it is not the students belief then it is my job to inform the parents and come up with a different assignment for that student. If I had a student with diverse needs in my classroom I would try and shape my instruction so the student would be able to participate in the class and not feel left out. There are many circumstances that may change the instruction within a classroom.
ReplyDeleteWebster defines diversity as the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types or the quality or state of being different. As a teacher, we need to accept students as they come to us and appreciate the uniqueness of the students we have. Before I was a teacher, I was the parent of a unique and very gifted son. Many of the teachers he had couldn’t seem to figure out what slot to fit him in and I would know that his year would not be easy. My experience as a parent of a student that didn’t always fit some teacher’s ideal has had a profound effect on how I look at and accept the students that come into my classroom. If a student knows that you accept and appreciate them as they are they then it gives them confidence.
ReplyDeleteDiversity is the differences witch are shared between many people. It also consists of the multiculturalism that is within any setting. Such as in a crowd of people there are many differences that are present. Or within a set of pictures there are many characteristics that are present. As a teacher my classroom will consist of many different cultures, backgrounds and beliefs. My job as the teacher is to have my students understand the area of diversity and how there are many differences within this world. Also, I am supposed to teach my students to appreciate the differences through society and world. They need to understand that everyone has their own special traits and abilities. My instruction will focus on the aspects of this topic and also incorporate how to appreciate and value the differences in others.
ReplyDeleteDiversity is explained as distinct or unlike elements and qualities according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. I view diversity within the school setting as teaching students in different ways, different ways that students learn, and the difference in culture, gender, religions, ability, etc. My definition will shape the way I teach my students tremendously because as a teacher I will have to be open to differences among my students. It is my job to accommodate students and protect things that they may believe in even if I personally disagree with things as far as religion and beliefs. As a teacher I will provide assistance for those that struggle with understanding information by coming up with ways to cater to their way of thinking and understanding information. As a teacher it can be difficult to assist students with things that they are uncomfortable with, but it is the teachers roll to pay attention and take heed to the differences among students.
ReplyDeleteDiversity consists of all of the differences that we as people have. Differences can include, but are not limited to, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, customs, cultures, etc. Our classrooms will be a very diverse, rich environment. Because of our differences, we all have different opinions and beliefs. It is my job as a teacher to try to conceal my beliefs and opinions, and let each student make and defend his/her opinion in my classroom. Diversity in the classroom includes different learning styles. As a special educator, and in any classroom, I must get to know our students individually to the best of my capability so that I can adapt and modify my lessons accordingly.
ReplyDeleteI would define diversity as the state of being different or unlike others. As we all know no two people are the same, and as teachers we know that no two people learn or perform the same. Therefore, as a teacher, my instruction will show diversity. According to the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory, teachers must develop culturally sensitive curricula that integrate multicultural viewpoints and histories, apply instructional strategies that encourage all students to achieve, and review school and district policies related to educational equity. Diversifying instruction begins with the development. I would develop instruction based on the curriculum most beneficial to the needs of several different types of learning abilities. I would get to know my students individually and learn their leaning capabilities. As a teacher, I would differentiate any area of learning to better address the needs of all students. I would implement collaborative grouping wisely in all areas of the curriculum. Collaborative grouping would help me work with and focus more directly on students’ individual learning needs. Also, in reading, I would integrate leveled readers to address the reading abilities of my students. I would use assessments both for and of instruction to ensure the most valuable and beneficial instruction for my students. My instruction would be implemented using varieties of different strategies and approaches to ensure students’ are developing a clear understanding. Overall, my instruction will display diversity. It will be different and vary depending on the abilities of every student within my classroom.
ReplyDeleteDiversity can be many things. Diversity can be the background of students such as their family origins, beliefs, and culture. Also diversity can be students learning styles, for example, some students learn better with hands on activities and some may learn better by direct instruction. As a teacher my goal is to be open to my student’s background and diversity so that I can provide a positive learning environment for all of my students. My goal is also to be a role model for students to realize diversity is not a bad thing, because in some past cultures people are diverse are not accepted by others because of many reasons. I hope that by providing my students with a positive role model I will help them to realize that it is wrong to reject someone because of their background, culture, or religion.
ReplyDeleteAlso as a teacher my goal is to provide the students with diverse instructional methods. As a future teacher my goal is to try and teach using diverse methods so that my instruction will be as effective as possible. By doing this I will be able to try and teach all of the students with diverse learning styles so that no one student is left behind because they may have a different learning style than their peers.
According to dictionary.com’s 2nd definition, diversity is multiformity. Essentially, it is all the differences that make up the world. In the classroom, diversity includes cultural differences such as language, gender, race, religion, traditions, etc. It also includes ability differences, learning preferences, temperamental differences, and all the other pieces that make each human uniquely different.
ReplyDeleteMy definition of diversity shapes my teaching on a daily basis. Even if there are times throughout the day when we are all basically doing the same work, we really aren’t. For example, during math time, some students use the aids of counters, number lines, or their fingers while others simply do the math in their head. When they finish their math lesson, they work in their math notebooks that I created for each individual student based on their needs and interests. Some are practicing more basic skills with manipulatives and some are solving story problems using multiplication. Other ways that diverse learning needs are met throughout the day include allowing students to have time to read books of their choice and allowing them time to read books on their level. I have also tried to mix in different ways to learn in Science and Social Studies by doing a variety of activities such as researching on the computer, reading non-fiction magazines, doing hands-on experiments, illustrating concepts or historical events, writing in journals, watching videos, or reading poetry.
I also strongly believe that it is important to teach children about cultural diversity in school. According to the anti-bias curriculum, research reveals that “children begin to notice differences and construct classificatory and evaluative categories very early and societal stereotyping and bias influence children’s self-concept and attitudes toward others.” I really like to do whatever I can to let my students share about themselves, to teach them the language required to work through certain differences, and to inform them of cultural differences that may not be represented in our classroom. I am fortunate this year to have students from seven different countries so we are constantly learning new things about each other’s cultures. When I show acceptance and appreciation of our differences, I think it has a positive effect on the students. I hope this stays with them throughout their years because I really think that combating ignorance of cultural diversity is the best way to prevent problems that stem from our differences. Some ways that we have incorporated cultural teaching include sharing a “star student” poster each week that shows pictures, interests, and favorite activities of a particular student, listening to Putumayo cd’s from around the world as well as Pandora stations like jazz, blues, classical, and latin rock while we work some afternoons, learning about each other’s holidays as they come up, celebrating artists’ birthdays, interviewing each other with IPods to find out our likes and dislikes and get to know each other at the beginning of the year, learning about important events in America’s history such as the unfair treatment of Native Americans and the Civil Rights Movement, and having discussions about treating all people fairly. I like to get our diversity out there in the open so the kids are comfortable with each other and comfortable talking about issues openly instead of judging people behind their back.
Diversity is recognizing and appreciating the variety of characteristics that make individuals unique in an atmosphere that promotes and celebrates individual and collective achievement. This definition is the foundation behind teaching. It is my job as a teacher to recognize each of my student’s strengths and weaknesses and find a way to help each student I teach no matter what different characteristics they have. I need to find a way to teach all of my students because not all students learn the same way. I will also need to realize that diversity is not only defined in how a student learns but can also be determined by culture and many different areas. As a teacher I may have many different types of diversity within my classroom and it is my job to appreciate each student for the diversity they bring to the classroom.
ReplyDeleteDiversity encompasses numerous variations or differences within many contexts. When thinking of the term diversity, my mind is immediately drawn towards the differences related to various cultures, races, ethnicities, etc. Probing deeper into diversity, the term may be related to many aspects of education including diverse teaching and instructional styles as well as diverse abilities and personalities within the classroom. Regardless of the ways in which one perceives diversity, it is something that is ever-present, ever-changing, and continually affecting and influencing education. As an educator, I believe that it is imperative to be aware of diversity concerning all of the aforementioned factors. My ideas about diversity will be constantly shaping and influencing my instruction in many ways. Making students aware of cultural and ideological differences is something that will always be present within my classroom. Instruction in these areas will help to eliminate ignorance and promote understanding and acceptance for others. Providing differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of the students is something that will also always be present within my instruction. I believe that it is crucial to provide instruction that is tailored to meet the diverse educational needs of all students. The following quote incorporates my thoughts concerning the ways in which my views of diversity have and will influence my instruction: “Children already come to us differentiated. It just makes sense that we would differentiate our instruction in response to them” (Carol Ann Tomlinson, 1999).
ReplyDeleteAccording to dictionary.com (3rd definition) diversity is defined as a point of difference. I believe diversity can be many different aspects of peoples lives. It could be cultural, racial, learning styles, learning disabilities, beliefs, family origins etc. As teachers we need to be working with any and every student that comes through our classroom. No matter how different or how much they stand out, it is our job to educate them the very best we can. I believe that as teachers when we have diverse students that come through our classrooms, sometimes it is going to require us to be out of our comfort zone, to be working with students we have no in the past and to have to research and learn new teaching strategies for the many different students that we will encounter. This is a reason that we take the many different classes that we take, because you can never be sure what kinds of students you will encounter in your teaching days, and honestly I am not sure you will ever be completely prepared for all the different students we as teachers may come across. Thats part of us utilizing the diverse methods and strategies that we have learned in order to teach to our students strengths. No two students are going to be exactly alike. We as teachers need to respect and understand that, and our students will need to learn to respect and understand that as well.
ReplyDeleteDiversity is simple to me, the natural ability of being different. Children are naturally different. I am a sole believer that each child has different experiences that shape who that are and are not. It is my duty to refine what they are and develop what they are not.
ReplyDeleteIn the Yopp reading, they spoke of incidental word learning and how this occurs from oral language. I might have a student that comes from a home that has limited communication with children. As an educator using this information can help my instruction when it comes to that child. To support diversity through instruction the key and vital element is to know your children.
Diversity to me is being able to recognize all of the differences in people and being able to appriciate them. This means anything, such as ethnicity, religion, sex, and ways of learning, abilities or ways of life. As a teacher we are going to come into contact with all types of student and we need to be able to work with all of them. I think that we have to be able to put all of the diversity together and make our classroom work. Like someone posted before I and said that all of your students come into your classroom with different experiences and things that have made them who they are today. I think that I am the type of person who is a good judge of this. As a teacher I think I will be able to put all of my students together and make the classroom work. I am the type of person who appreciates the differences in people. I hope that I will be able to bring that to my students so they can be like I am.
ReplyDeleteAsk almost any general ed teacher what their students’ performance levels are and he/ she will likely say: low achieving, average, and high achieving. In reality, every classroom has exactly the same number of performance levels as there are students. In a room of 25 students there are 25 individual levels of performance.
ReplyDeleteTeachers, like everyone else, love to categorize things. Whether it’s for convenience, or out of habit, it doesn’t matter. People lump certain groups together to make them easier to relate to, or identify, or define. Unfortunately, while this may help keep some things sorted out in our minds, this can sometimes lead to inadvertent or erroneous classifications. I think of the teacher who, when confronted with a student who is struggling to get his/ her work turned in on time, naturally wants to throw him or her in with the “lazy” or “unmotivated” crowd.
Defining diversity first comes by recognizing that not everyone fits into my system of classification, or labeling. Diversity encompasses all those individual variances that make each of us unique. Diversity to me means more than biological, racial, socioeconomic status. Diversity takes into account each person’s learning history and experiences. As such, this stance dictates not only my instructional approach, but also how I measure each student’s performance. I have said it many times and here I am provided another opportunity to demonstrate my opinion. Statistical manipulation of group averages does not in any way portray accurate individual student performance. Just by the very practice of averaging students into a single deviation score negates all of those nuances of individual variability.