Classroom Observation And Stereotypes

Some common stereotypes I have heard include women are bad drivers, are not good at math, and love shopping. Of these three stereotypes, I think the first two can do the most harm. After all, if someone is being told they will be a bad driver or that they will not do well in math, I think they are likely to not try as hard or subconsciously worry and not do as well. The third stereotype is mainly harmless, though it is annoying when someone simply assumes it is true. No two people are alike. However, there are those who I relate to easier because of similar hobbies, shared beliefs, and similar life experiences. Whenever I meet or interact with those who are notably different than me I am generally open minded. However, when deciding if I want to become friends with someone I usually take several factors into consideration; some of which

Kids in middle school, are enduring a time period in their life where they're becoming teens, who are becoming adults. Kids going into middle school are at a point where boys being friends with girls was somewhat acceptable, to adults thinking if two 11 year olds of the opposite genders are gonna have sex with each other if they're left alone together for 5 minutes.

The media portrays high schools being full of identity stereotypes, whether it is in movies, TV shows, or sometimes music. Each school has the group of star athletes, the kids bound for broadway, and the kids who could become the next Einstein. Every show or movie has the same supporting character who each belonged to different cliques.

Have you ever been judged before for the smallest and unimportant things you can imagine? Or maybe you have seen others getting judged for the way they act or dress. On September 16, at James Giles School 7th and 8th graders were having lunch and recess. The students were having a good time talking playing games and eating lunch naturally having a good time. A group of 7th grade girls were talking and suddenly another girls joined them. The girls that joined them was their friend because they would go to the park together and walk together after school. The girls didn't like the idea of joining them. The girls started being mean and judging her of what she wore to school. People that judge others in a mean way know that its mean and hurtful

What if I were to tell you that you that for the rest of your life, you would be unfairly judged, and possibly even discriminated against, based on false perceptions and ideas gathered from influences that only resemble you in the vaguest of ways, most likely being, skin color? And what if no matter how an individual person chooses to carry oneself, they will still commonly be regarded as a member of said misconceptions? Enter, stereotype: “A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.”(1)

Being a teacher can give you a rollercoaster of emotions. There are so many ups and downs to think about when considering the profession of teaching. Being in a classroom full of students with very different backgrounds, ideas, attitudes and personalities could be a lot to juggle for someone who isn’t ready to handle it. I think in this case it would be pretty hard to make sure each and every one of your students is happy and successful 100% of the time. But there are certain cases where you can be that teacher that lifts a student up and makes them forget about all of their external issues and makes school their happy place.

Though we may say words don’t hurt us, they do in one form or another. By the middle of fourth grade instead of being known as the nice girl as I was in my old school, I became the outcast. It all began when one of the girls in my group had a comment about why I was in school when I could be doing her yard work. It was the furthermost embarrassing moment in my entire life, and while all the students laughed uncontrollably all I could do is hide my face in shame. This moment had sparked the never ending bullying that was my fourth and fifth-grade year. While walking the hallway’s boys would call me “illegal” and, of course, a “wetback”. Though I find it humorous now, this was undoubtedly the ultimate dilemma I faced living in Georgia. Two

From third grade until my first year of high school I attended a private school. Trinity Christian school, a predominantly protestant school, (while still accepting of catholics and other denominations of christianity) also was attended by a vast majority of white students. There were, however, multiple people of color in my class that I made friends with: A Filipino kid by the name of Joven, and two African American kids, Deantre and Cortez. They were very nice people, and I’m glad to have met them. They were smart, compassionate, and funny in their own ways. They were my starting exposure to people of color, and I’m glad I met such good people. I had only experienced stereotypes and racism through the news and the internet at my relatively young age, never experienced them first hand.

During the summer before my junior year I truly felt that I transitioned from a child to the person that I am today. An event happened which became such a huge turning point in my life that I barely even recognized myself after it transpired. It occurred during volleyball camp, when one of my closest friends and I were sitting in the locker room waiting for the day to start. Our conversation started off with simple small talk. Then, completely out of the blue she told me something that felt like a punch in the stomach. She stared straight into my eyes and said “Erin, I know you’re gay.” I couldn’t do anything but stare. So many thoughts were tumbling through my head that my vision became blurry and I couldn’t breathe. I didn’t know what to

As I have grown up, I have developed strong beliefs/opinions on the five following issues that may differ from my peers. Race, social class, gender, religion, and sexual orientation all have different conflicts and stereotypes in today’s society, and they are all very important. However, I don’t think the my statements on those issues are important in society. Yes, they are important to me because they make up who I am. But they have little effect on those around me, because as I’ve gotten older I’ve also learned that whether people differ from me or not, I should show them love, and respect, and treat them as I would treat anyone who has the same beliefs or appearance as myself. As I have gotten older and decided where I stand on these issues,

For over 20 years, instructors and people are confronting an issue that youths whose people stop their vehicle in the point of convergence of the stopping region and send their children over the stopping territory towards the play zone since they are getting late to work. Since this happens not in an allocated carport but instead in the school stopping zone, there is the extra hazard of drivers leaving the parking structure not ready to see the children who may be walking around the part. Regulations have a little effect, as the instructor on the field confronts numerous issues and it is troublesome for teacher to control. Likewise an issue of speedy solace much of the time overrides the subject of

Anyone can be offended by any comment, phrase or verbal attack. This does not necessarily have to be in the context of race or gender; however these are some common fighting grounds. Almost will admit that they have offended a person at one time or another in their life, they might also say it was done on accident. This is because most times during communication with another person one party might become lazy or not fully listen to the other person. Without listening to the other person you might miss so social clues that will help describe the other person and to gain a better understanding of whom they are. When someone isn’t fully engaging they might drift off in the conversation and think they properly explained their point, when in reality

For many students, high school is an unsafe, uncomfortable environment. Typically, these students belong to a minority group. Frequently, they’re seen as stereotypes, their identity is disrespected, and when they speak up about a problem they’re facing, they often find themselves talking to an unsympathetic ear. As a member of the LGBT+ community, I observed faced these problems in high school.

Stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination are, unfortunately, present in all regions of the world. Through music, movies, and conversations, you have probably become familiar with many of the positive and negative stereotypes that characterize American culture. When we judge people and groups based on our prejudices and stereotypes we tend to treat them differently, we are engaging in discrimination. This discrimination can take many forms. In schools for example there are numerous stereotypes and prejudices that are created about students.

From the moment of birth, certain gender stereotypes are instilled upon children. Gender stereotypes are widely held beliefs about characteristics deemed appropriate for males and females. These characteristics consist of males being the dominant sex while possessing masculine traits such as being active, aggressive, outspoken, self-confident, and adventurous. Females are perceived to have more feminine traits such as being passive, emotional, gentle, neat, and home-oriented. Children observe reflections of these stereotypes in everyday behaviors. These reflections are better known as gender roles.