Analysis Of Matthew Lynch's Four Reasons Why Classrooms Need Diversity Education

Students have their own best way in effectively learning the lesson. With the diversity of students, the problem is each student has a preferred learning style. It becomes undeniably one of the reasons that make it difficult to achieve the best expected outcome out of teachers’ effort. However, teachers try to incorporate various teaching techniques to make every learning opportunity become productive, meaningful, and relevant for the learners.

Diversity in schools allows students to understand the perspectives of others that come from different backgrounds. It is important for a child’s development to learn how to inter interact, function, and respect those of different backgrounds. Preparing students to participate in society involves teaching them to get along with others and be productive members in a community. Opening their eyes to a world of unique differences and understanding allows them to thrive in today’s society.

Jonathan Kozol, a Harvard University scholar, witnessed the travesty of racial segregation within the inner city public educational system. After many years of teaching and exposure to substandard classrooms with dilapidated furniture, a shortage of materials to engage a pupil’s mind and a disproportionate diversity ratio, he could no longer tolerate the conditions in which he was surrounded. Kozol’s frustration compelled him to become a staunch advocate for disadvantaged children so that they might receive equal rights to a quality education.

Diversity has been a main theme within Education 100, and throughout the past eight weeks I have learned about the many ways that diversity applies to education. The first assignment we were given was to complete the Diversity Module, and that helped explain many terms and concepts about diversity, specifically in context to a college campus. Though with the topics we talked about throughout the eight weeks, each one can be applied to diversity in a different way.

Programs in school, such as IB, provide teachers with new texts that encompass different languages and culture. This is just one step in helping classrooms become more accepting of diversity and that would also encourage ELLs to take more challenging courses. Using texts that are more culturally diverse would also lead to higher rates of involvement with international students. Overall mentors and teachers play an important role not only in helping ELL students, but also in actively modeling classroom involvement and conduct.

It is crucial that teachers develop the knowledge and skills to teach children from diverse racial, language, and social backgrounds because classrooms today are growing in diversity. Without direct attention to cultural and individual differences in the classroom, some students have

For me I experienced diversity my whole life. Growing up moving all along the West Coast, going to schools ranging from Arizona to California to Washington state, diversity in these public schools were always a normal experience in classrooms, some places more prevalent than others. All of my teachers growing up did a great job of pointing out that diversity was present within the classroom, and that though were all different we need to treat each other as equal. It wasn’t until later in my schooling career that I realized that some of my peers who were “different” and “diverse” were experiencing not only different lifestyles, but hardships due to these differences. I came to realization that is not a problem that schools face alone but society

The ease of travel and the growth of populations have lead to more diverse communities. These circumstances seem to create new and different concerns than those that occur in more traditional communities – concerns that often require special solutions. A common challenge for schools today is the need to educate diverse populations, and there are many theories on the subject. Educators should develop strategies to use in the classroom to help teach diverse students, but must realize that some populations are likely to receive different degrees of attention, due to the unique influence of each group within a community.

"My culture is my identity and personality. It gives me spiritual, intellectual and emotional distinction from others, and I am proud of it." (M.F. Moonzajer, 2015) There are "students who are considered historically underrepresented in the Unites States and those students are referred to as culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) and students of color." (Smith & Tyler, p. 74) It is important to note that "cultural or linguistic diversity is not a disability." (Smith & Tyler, p.74) It is equally as important that schools and educator meet the needs of all students. Schools are obligated to provide an educational opportunity that is responsive to the families, communities, racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds of their students.

Most children do not like to be different or stand out from the crowd and attempt to fit in as best they can. Being different for whatever reason 's hard for children and educators. Teachers are required to act as positive role models by promoting acceptance and tolerate differences. It is vital to acknowledge diversity for teachers to be attuned and empathetic to children’s situations. Diversity helps enrich lives and appreciation of certain circumstances.

Bilingual Education or English Immersion, two very different methods of instruction that have been the basis of debate in the United States in order to figure out the most efficient and successful ways in which to instruct bilingual students whose first language is not English\English Language Learners (ELL). Even though extensive research has been done on both methods of instruction over the years, and new laws have been implemented regulating the ways in which ELL students will be taught in order for them to be more successful in their education, the majority of ELL students’ academic performance is below that of their peers. While the method of instruction is an important issue, the main focus shouldn’t be the language of instruction

Educational diversity in today’s classroom is easily attainable because human differences are desired. As teachers, we have a strong moral obligation to share our passion for learning with our students, but we often doubt our effectiveness. As educational leaders and administrators, it is our mission to implement a student-centered approach to learning and to facilitate a community of learning. With the students in the center of our decisions and behaviors, it is imperative that we consider all students, regardless of race, religion, culture, academic ability or family dynamics. In order to effectively reach the desired educational goals, administrators and school leaders need to examine their teacher’s behaviors and instructional best practices in regards to cultural and family differences in the classroom. Teacher efficacy is often linked to student success, because the teacher’s individual performance, organization, personal views are part of their effectiveness to relate and teach their students, not the material or standards.(Ford 58) Once students are motivated and engaged, the learning process will happen rapidly and if positively fostered, it will develop into life-long learning. Life-long learners are collaborative communicators, flexible, critical thinkers and problem-solvers, caring, global leaders who aspire to push themselves academically and socially. Student success and family involvement are directly linked, but both are largely dependent on the

This part of my paper will focus on two educational concerns/challenges which I find quite important and fascinating at same time. First, what I think is that there are some assumptions about education that we really need to explore and go into some of the theories about education in order to really understand why we need diversity and inclusion in our schools. I think going back to the fundamental idea about education will enable me to explore some of these areas about education and to think more deeply about it.

As a child, I never liked the word "diversity". I always wanted to be apart of the majority and thought that being diverse as a child was "not cool". Back then; I believed that diversity was in regards to only your origin. Throughout elementary and middle school, I was always trying to be something I was not

Nowadays, teachers must learn to deal with and address the growing diversity in the classroom. According to Hoover (2017), diversity is defined to mean including individuals with observable differences (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender) as well as including individuals with less subtle internal differences (e.g., sexual identity, religious beliefs, personality traits). Diversity in the classroom is important because it contributes to childhood development and prepares students for the future. The benefits produced by diversity in the classroom include: a greater sense of belonging, student growth, career