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 there are at least seven human intelligences, two of
With society becoming more culturally diverse, so are the makeups of classrooms, there are students from varied cultural backgrounds. Meeting the needs of all students can become a challenge; it is a teacher’s responsibility to effectively teach a class that is made up of diversity in culture. According to Gonzales (2009) diverse individuals commonly find themselves challenged with understanding a different language and also with new ways of life they have yet to understand and accept. There are
plan would cater for students’ learning needs The Australian Professional Standards are a set of seven standards that elucidate what the role of a teacher is. The standards also highlight the essential elements of high quality and effective teaching that is essential for improving students’ learning outcomes. The four focus areas that would cater for students’ learning needs include: 1.5.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific
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
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
Professional Development Banks, J. (2006). Cultural diversity and education: Foundations, curriculum, and teaching. Boston, MA: Pearson. Banks, a professor of education at the University of Washington, Seattle, provides an overview of the foundations of multicultural education while also suggesting strategies that educators can use to implement multicultural practices in their instruction and curriculum. The discussion of the historical and philosophical background of multicultural education
In spite of the varied conceptualization of inclusion, the philosophy of inclusion is largely rooted in meeting the educational needs of all students instead of particular groups of students in an equitable manner and inclusively within their natural environment. Shore et al. (2011) identified belongingness and uniqueness as two important components of inclusion. They argued that the success of inclusivity depends on treating individuals as insiders and allowing them to retain their unique identity
ethnically diverse population of students it is imperative to provide empowering and equitable education for all the students. Here, the teachers play a significant role in the all-round development of the ethnically diverse students. With the increase in the numbers of ethnically, culturally and linguistically diverse students in the schools and colleges, it has become necessary to prepare teachers culturally responsive. In comparison to the increasing numbers of culturally and ethnically diverse population
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
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