Talk:Foundations and Assessment of Education/Edition 1/Foundations Table of Contents/Chapter 12/12.1.2

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I would have thought that it would be ok if the students wanted to separate themselves into groups they were comfortable with but after reading the article I can see the benefits of having them get to know each other and working with each other.Jnemo001 (talk) 05:05, 10 August 2009 (UTC)

I think that this article had lots of great ideas to ensure students don't just stick with members of their own races and cultures. I liked the classroom strategies to help make sure there is equity in the classroom. I think making sure there are not any children who feel left out is really important when you're a teacher. I think this was a good article with great ideas that teachers can put into practice when teaching. Ldomm002 (talk) 00:36, 8 August 2009 (UTC)

I have stated from the beginning that I firmly believe in the importance of creating self awareness as well as conducting an inclusive classroom since the beginning. I believe that when students are aware that not everyone is the same, at an early age, then it's easier to create a safe and fun classroom. This article aside the fact of being well-written it had some great ideas that all of us could carry onto our teaching profession. Ehern004 (talk) 22:33, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

I also agree. Students should branch out and be comfortable working with groups and such that are culturally different. No student should feel left out or see themselves in a negative light for being "different." Alucy001 (talk) 02:26, 10 August 2009 (UTC)

As the reading suggests, an inequitable situation is when a teacher give unnecessary special treatment to a certain student, whether it be negative or positive. For various reason, it is important that a teacher establish a feeling of equity in a classroom. If students feel that others are being treated better than them, it could cause them to not respect the teacher and/or not be as motivated to work. Therefore, from the perspective of classroom management alone, it is important that a teacher establish equity in the classroom. But equity is also important simply for consideration of the deserved dignity of each student. Mbrowder (talk) 00:41, 17 August 2009 (UTC)