Talk:Foundations and Assessment of Education/Edition 1/Foundations Table of Contents/Chapter 4/In the News



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Author Reflection
As I researched the topic, I grew more and more aware of the diversity of the United States as a whole. Of course, having these on-going changes in the nation diversify the classroom as well. I grew aware that as we grow into a multicultural society, children, especially in their formative years, do not comprehend that fact. Some children often grow to tease and bully other students for their color, race, ethnicity and even financial status. Writing these article raised an alarm in my head and my strategy towards one day, conducting an inclusive classroom. I will definitely pay attention to turmoil situations going on in my class and between my students to ultimately create a safe learning environment for all.

Coming from a different cultural background into Old Dominion University I understand what is like to be different. To not speak the language and to not understand those around you which may cause one to feel like an outsider. After writing this article it made me realize that I will maintain true to myself in the classroom and take the approach in my teaching strategies that make everyone feel welcomed and accepted. Ehern004 (talk) 19:14, 21 June 2009 (UTC)

Reader Responses
I really enjoyed this article. I think it is imperative that teacher's implement various activities emphasizing the importance of students accepting themselves as well as each other. I like how the author placed importance on the teacher's role in the ever diverse classrooms of today. As students evolve so must our teaching methods and techniques. Rpaige (talk) 20:15, 5 July 2009 (UTC)

This article was very informative and well-written, and I learned a great deal about the diversity of children in the classroom. It was surprising to learn that due to the heavy immigration of people, student demographics have changed in 17,000 counties in the United States. The article really stressed the fact that classroms are now more diverse, ethnic wise and race wise. I think it is a great idea that teachers around the world are participating in training to learn how to deal with a diverse group of students and how to have an inclusive classroom. I agree that teachers should always be aware that they will never teach a classroom of students where each child is exactly the same as the other. Afett001 (talk) 16:42, 6 July 2009 (UTC)

This article was well-written, and informative about diversity in the classroom. I agree with the author that as diverse as America is, it is no wonder that the classroom shows this diversity. It is a teachers job to make children feel welcomed in the classroom, no matter what their cultural background or differences may be. The author did a nice job showing the importance of the teacher's role in an diverse classroom. Hcogg001 (talk) 00:33, 12 July 2009 (UTC)

I agree with the author that we all have a role in maintaining a diverse classroom. It is most important for teachers to really help their students to appreciate the richness that each student brings to the group. I have always though that sometimes that appreciation for te fellow man is not addressed in our youth and, like the author, I think that teachers can help to change that. Jnewh001 (talk) 15:24, 12 July 2009 (UTC)

This article is definetly a hot topic. Diversity is all over the news and is something that is not going to just “go away”. I agree with the author that it is the teacher’s responsibility to make the classroom a safe and comfortable environment. One thing I wish the author would have incorporated more of was how a teacher can go about doing this. Overall though I found this article to be informative. Rcoll029 (talk) 18:06, 10 August 2009 (UTC)