Increase In Diversity

While shadowing at Ridge Elementary School, I noticed that some of the students seemed to be on different social-emotional scale levels. Some were natural born leaders and some were not which is okay. The natural born leaders would take charge of group assignments and the other children had no problem being a follower. Either way, the assignments that they had got done every time. I perceived almost immediately that an excess amount of the school’s students fell under three complexions. The three were mostly Hispanic, moderate Black/African descent, and few Caucasian. Since the school was mostly Hispanic this lead to the school has a lot of concentration on reading improvement clubs, in other words, bilingual education program which could be a great benefit for students who need the extra assistance. Taking a glance at the religious diversity in the classroom there were hard if any no visible religious diversities. Due to the majority of the school is the same ethnicity I am making an assumption the culture practiced the same religion which is why there is a lack of diversity in that area. More diversity should be added to this school district I believe the most impactful, and teachable moments are derived from a fellow diverse

Did the Age of Jim Crow ever end? Americans see “race” as a defined, indubitable feature of nature. Racism- the act of ascribing bone deep features to people to then humiliate, reduce, and destroy them- inevitably follows from this inalterable condition. White supremacist ideals, for instance, espouse unfounded ideas that revere the white man and scorn those of color, while also serving as a nonsensical justification for practices such as slavery, racial segregation, and Jim Crow. In “The Trouble with Diversity”, Walter Benn Michaels dismisses the concept and veracity behind race, as if it weren’t a societal issue worth addressing. To ignore the reality of race would be the equivalent of ignoring the plight and shared experiences of minority groups. “The Trouble with Diversity” insinuates that “diversity” is incompatible with the society we live in; this does not mean that people of color should have to encounter racial prejudices, whether in subtle or discernible ways.

Currently, I am student teaching at Alfred E. Zampella PS #27 School in the district of Jersey City. The school is located in a busy city, next to John F. Kennedy St. which is especially busy in the morning and during rush hour. This results in several late students on a day to day basis. On the other hand, this school is also highly accessible and as a little over a thousand students. The school has grade levels from kindergarten to 8th grade, and has a mix of general, special, and inclusion education classrooms. Typically, families that enroll their students into this school are of lower-middle socio-economic class, and tend to be majority Hispanic, Indian, and African American, with few Caucasians and Asians. This school provides a variety of special programs for their ESL students and special need students. Students may be offered speech language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, ESL programs, reading recovery, and counseling.

You made some very valid point in your discussion. This country was founded on social and economic diversity in which it does tend to categorize everyone into a certain group to feel a sense of validation of whom they believe they are or should be. European Americans did this categorization as a means to ensure that society will embrace them as the superior race and blacks and Indians as the inferior race. This segregation of humanity was denoted as “high” and “lower” class groups that became interconnected within the social and racial institution. Additionally, these distinctions such as skin color differences in America today are thought to explain perceived differences in intellectual, physical and artistic temperaments and to justify the

he trouble with diversity: How we learned to identity and ignore inequality. The article “The trouble with diversity: How we learned to identity and ignore inequality”, was written by Walter Benn Michaels and published by NY times on Dec, 24,2006. The author argues that The Great Gatsby give us a vision of our society divided into races rather than into economic classes. The Trouble with Diversity argues that our enthusiastic celebration of "difference" masks our neglect of the difference that really matters—the one between rich and poor.

I performed my field experience at Chiefland Elementary. Chiefland is a very small town with the population of six thousand. There are over eight hundred students enrolled at Chiefland Elementary. There are fifty-two instructional staff members and two administers. In those fifty-two staff members, there is one African American teacher and one male teacher; the rest are women. This is a white dominate school. In the school there is 73% Caucasian students, 17% African American students, and 4% Hispanic students. There is only 3% of students that are ESOL and 5% are Gifted and Talented. This semester we learned that in small areas and with low income schools, there are more Hispanics and African American people. In this case, Chiefland Elementary

Diversity is embedded in America’s DNA; this is best illustrated by the core message of our constitution. Though the founding fathers’ application of said document was woefully inadequate in terms of inclusion, and the United States has not always lived up to those grand ideas, we have steadily grown better at creating and inhabiting a more just and all-embracing society. Despite setbacks there is hope and progress. As diversity is the key issue of our, or any, time; we must continue seeking, promoting, and ensuring it progression. This is, in short, an imperative and enduring process.

I like the fact that he had a great deal of hope for the future because he made commended that the situation of the United States has happened in the past. History has a tendency to repeat itself. Diversity leads to more novel ideas, more opportunities for all, better access to variety of talents, and more opportunities to learn from others.

Our current epoch is gradually changing from day to day, era to era, and from generation to generation. New technologies, famous events, and even celebrities had impacted societies all over the world culturally, politically, and socially. Being considered such an advanced generation, we seem to evolve ourselves around our surroundings. Notably, the world started to see various changes during a specific era, the 2010s. Barack Obama, social media, TV shows, and Apple products can all be considered as major events that defined the 2010s as an era because they all represent a form of change and diversity in today’s society.

The difference it has made is it has helped many children and adults in many ways. A couple ways are showing these people with disabilities that there is more to life than sitting around waiting for something to happen. You can go outside and play. You can play sports and join a team. You can just simply have fun with your friends. This foundation has made a major impact on all of these people.

Change can be unnerving for everyone, but how one approaches it determines an ultimate outcome. Growing up in a society filled with opportunity and acceptance is an eye opener to how I can be a helping factor to a completely new atmosphere. Every community has its own unique characteristics, and being able to add to them helps improve the unity as a whole. These positive aspects require the acceptance of change and diversity, as well as commitment.

It is in our nations’ interest to invest in America’s future employees. By 2050, the U.S. populace is predicted to escalate by 50 percent, and minority groups will make up nearly half the population. Immigration will account for almost two-thirds of the nation’s population development. The population of mature Americans is anticipated to increase more than twofold. One-quarter of all Americans will be of Hispanic origin. Nearly one in ten Americans will be of Asian or Pacific Islander descent. And more female and people with infirmities will be on the job (Office of the Secretary, n.d., Gray, n.d.). There are innumerable ways in which individuals have been defined. Classifications of the term diversity range from narrow to

In this essay I will demonstrate an historical account of the amount and quality of contact that I have experienced with various diverse groups. First and foremost, I would like to state I embrace diversity. Diversity is what makes the world go round, God created diversity. In Corinthians 12:12 it states “Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.” Without diversity there will be no excitement. Diversity is colorful it offers a variety of cultures, religion, race, language, ethnicity and people of different backgrounds. A beautiful name diversity.

I assess how diversity influences occupational opportunity and participation of individuals through my personal experience working as a pre-school teacher. While pre-school is not a formal educational environment, however, to many of the children attending pre-school was their first exposure to diversity, as well as a safe environment to participate in meaningful occupations, learning and playing as a group.

We live in a society where people come from different countries, they belong to different cultural, religion, ethnic groups, and races. All these factors come together and contributes to differences that make us unique from each other. Hence, a multicultural country with huge diversity. This reflection journal will cover what “human race” is and what role it plays in ones’ personal life and in a nursing profession. Moreover, what bias, assumptions and judgements are, and how to avoid them. Lastly, what caring is and what role does it play in nursing.