Reflection #10

The most important thing for a teacher to do is teach each individual. In order to teach and respect each individual, the teacher should get to know the students on the first day. Every student is going to be different physically, mentally, intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. A teacher should not ignore or single out anyone during a discussion. All students have different experiences, interests, beliefs and goals that a teacher must consider, and meet the diverse learning styles of each student. Diverse class is defined as a group of students with differences such as: race, gender, religion, ability, sexuality and nationality. Students in a teacher’s class should be aware of the differences and respect it even though students may have different thoughts and beliefs.

Teaching inclusively means setting some ground rules to set a zone. A zone that is comfortable for a diverse class. Make sure course goals are clear to all students and respond to the students who are meeting them. If statements that are injurious to another student, a teacher should comment and clarify. Allow students to have a debate, but within the rules to set the zone that promote a learning atmosphere suitable for each individual in the classroom.

Teaching inclusively should involve a variety of teaching techniques like: calling on student and taking volunteers. This is a strategy to get the class more involved. It’s a way for teachers to get to know each individual student. Group work and assigning groups is another way to get students to participate. In order to accommodate students who learn differently, there are plenty of teaching resources to result in inclusive teaching such as using: anecdotes, humor, visual aids, role plays.