Classroom Dynamics Teachers are faced with the task of instructing students with a wide range of diverse learning abilities. Teaching students with a broad range of abilities requires educators to be more creative and modern in how they handle the challenges they are faced with and how learning opportunities are presented. “Howard Gardner of Harvard University in his book, Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, suggest that
Reflection on Culture, Ethnicity, and Race No one can deny the fact that the United States is rapidly becoming a more culturally and ethnically diverse nation. If the information from The Census Bureau, which projects that by the year 2100, the U.S. minority population will become the majority with non-Hispanic whites making up only 40% of the U.S. population is anything to go by, it is clear beyond any reasonable doubt that we need to prepare the coming generations to comfortably embrace this change
REFLECTION ON CULTURE, ETHNICITY, AND RACE No one can deny the fact that United States is rapidly becoming a more culturally and ethnically diverse nation. If the information from The Census Bureau which projects that by the year 2100, the U.S. minority population will become the majority with non-Hispanic whites making up only 40% of the U.S. population is anything to go by, it is clear beyond any reasonable doubt that we need to prepare the coming generations to comfortably embrace this change
of all students is essential for effective teaching and learning. There is not a ‘One size fits all’ approach to learning. Therefore understanding students and how they learn is paramount for equity for all students. This essay will demonstrate how inclusion, diversity of learners, differentiation of lessons together with ethical and legal responsibilities for teachers and professional conduct, all align together to provide an inclusive, safe classroom for all students regardless of ability. Classrooms
THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL IDENTITY ON EDUCATION No one can deny the fact that United States is rapidly becomes a more culturally and ethnically diverse nation. If the information from The Census Bureau which projects that by the year 2100, the U.S. minority population will become the majority with non-Hispanic whites making up only 40% of the U.S. population is anything to go by, it is clear beyond any reasonable doubt that we need to prepare the coming generations to comfortably embrace this change (Great
be, and the moral value. As a teacher I understand how students differ in their approaches to learning based on their diverse needs and experiences. Due to these diverse needs and experiences, I will use a variety of communication techniques to foster inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in and beyond my classroom. There are four key areas that are essential to consider when teaching a diverse group of students; 1) the abilities of learners to learn, 2) the impacts of discrimination
Developmentally Appropriate Teaching Strategies SOC 312 Children, Family & Society September 2, 2013 Developmentally Appropriate Teaching Strategies Today’s classrooms are becoming more and more diverse with students that have disabilities and those that come from different cultures. It is important for educators to ensure that their teaching strategies are appropriate for all of the children in their classroom. When it
1. Demonstrates an attitude of reflection and thoughtfulness about professional growth and instruction. Reflections and thoughtfulness about professional growth and instruction has become a part of my everyday routine while I have been student teaching. After each day, I take time to think about how the lessons for the day went and what I could do to improve as a teacher. Also, I get feedback from my mentor teacher and the co-teacher in the classroom on things that they noticed that I could improve
Teachers must work in a diverse classroom which requires the educator to exceed or at least meet the needs of their students. Students will have different personalities, skills, interests and learning needs. New teachers find diverse classrooms very challenging to individualize a lesson plan. Instructing a class of students that are not all identical to each other is rewarding. Teaching a group of different pupils will give a new teacher professional improvement and development. Instructing a class
instruction can grow, there are several components that we need to search and be mindful of in our preparation and teaching. Educators must explore the framework and recognize what they are already utilizing in the classroom and why these components are needed for supporting differentiation. These components are necessary and we must work constantly on all of them so that all students obtain what is necessary in learning and communicating (Gregory, 2008). The six-column frameworks are, 1) Climate