In the opening chapter in Lives on the Boundary, Mike Rose points to an underlying issue in our educational system; how to deal with the diversity in our schools of students' knowledge and comprehension of taught material. Imperfections in the educational system makes it rigorous for certain students to learn what is being taught. Since each student is different, ideally each student should be taught in the way that suits him or her best. However, this is not the case. Throughout schooling from K-12 the curriculum is the same or very similar for everybody, but at the same time each person is an individual who has his or her own strengths and weaknesses. Many people…
The statement "understanding nourishes belonging...a lack of uderstanding prevents" demonstrates how to truly belong to something you must first have an understanding of what you want to belong to. A sense of belonging is an integral part of the human condition, and intrinsic to the development of identity, in a number of ways. Peter Skryznecki's "St Patrick's College" and "Postcard" illustrates how individual identity is influenced by belonging. Peter Cowan's short story ironically named School uses contrasting techniques and contradictions to show how event though you may belong in one environment you may not in another. These texts emphasize how a sense of belonging can impact in a wide variety of ways on the particular individual.…
It is important for teachers to know what the community, school, and statistics are before deciding to apply at a school. Knowing these facts, can help teachers decide whether or not the school is the best place for them to work at knowing their abilities. A teacher can use these facts to help benefit them in the interview and in the classroom. Creating a game plan to attack the educational areas in need will help make the teaching experience easier. Let’s say the teacher is applying to Hillcrest Elementary School part of the Revere School District. Exploring the community around Revere is also essential in understanding what the populations of people who go to Revere are. A teacher will need to research…
Diversity is the difference between each individual, a classroom full of children and each child has a different background and needs. All children are unique, these differences can be a child’s race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, and religious beliefs. Throughout the nursery we have posters and art work celebrating different cultures and race.…
3. How did Transcendentalists feel about nature? What did Transcendentalists feel about the inherent nature of human beings (were humans inherently good or evil)?…
The important of cultural diversity in Maryland is on the rise. Attending a school with a diverse student body can help prepare your child for citizenship in a multicultural democracy. As the United States become a more culturally and ethnically diverse nation, public schools are becoming more diverse, too. According to an article “Cultural Diversity” the article states that “The Census Bureau project that by the year 2100, the United States minority population will become the majority with non-Hispanic whites making up only 40% of the United States population” (Cultural Diversity, 2012.) There is no doubt that students will need to learn how to interact in a diverse environment. Jean Snell, is the clinical professor of teacher education at the University of Maryland, believes cultural diversity enhances the school experience. He states that “There is a richness that comes from students working side by side with others who are not of the same cookie-cutter mode” (Cultural Diversity, 2012.)…
The average David Douglas High School student has to hear the word “diversity” at least 100 times throughout assemblies, student elections, and announcements via intercom. Let me explain. David Douglas High School is one of the biggest and most diverse schools in Oregon. In the halls of DDHS, you’ll never meet the same person twice in one day. Our school’s diversity is reflected in our clubs, too: Asian American Youth Leadership Club, Black Student Union, Bhutanese Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, Latino Club, Somali Club… the list goes on. This sanctuary high school never made me feel left out as a minority.…
This report is directed at the faculty at Miami Killian Senior High School in Miami, Florida. It is important for educators and school faculty to be aware and understand the diversity of their community. Killian High School is a perfect example of the United States as a melting pot and how it is rapidly evolving.…
In a school that has a proud tradition of scholarly excellence, having produced some of the country’s great thinkers and leaders, I put it to you that we are courageous enough, proud enough and confident enough to engage in such conversations and be prepared to examine what it looks like and feels like to be in the ethnic minority and be a member of our community.…
I appreciate that my community is unapologetically diverse in terms of ethnicity but bonded by a shared passion. From my Japanese class at school, to my friends in costume design and anime, we share a common understanding of Japanese culture. Whether it’s friends from the maid cafe who taught me to feel comfortable trying new and foreign ideas, customs and dances to the cross-country team where I learned the value of individual effort toward a team goal, we all share the same trust and understanding that comes from open and like-minded…
I need all kinds of fruits in my basket! What does that mean? At Damien, this phrase completely defines us. Damien Memorial High School Is filled with a lot of different ethnicities and different backgrounds. Damien to everyone may seem like it’s a bad school or we suck at sports and just another small school, but we’ve got heart and strong support for our school. The question is what makes Damien different from other schools and what unites us. What makes us different is the brotherhood we have here is too strong for anyone to break, and you can try but you will fail because we got everyone’s back at our school and no one can break our bond.…
To kickoff, let me urge, have you ever seen a school with not just a principal, but a president? Damien’s particular history has a line of president’s which stem from the 1960’s to today. The president we have stood as a leader, an Alpha dog of the pack which direct his cubs into shelter or…
In Lynda Barry’s narrative essay,“The Sanctuary of School,” Barry describes how schools have become a refuge for neglected children across the country, as well as how the ongoing budget, and extracurricular cuts are destroying their refuge. Barry grew up in a neglectful household, which she stated, “The high levels of frustration, depression, and anger in my house made my brother and me invisible,”(pg 1). Being a young child at that time, Barry could only rely on receiving attention at school, since she was nonexistent in her own household. One early morning, Barry arrived at her school before sunrise and was able to assist her school’s janitor. As she continued to aid the janitor, she was…
Whether someone’s differences are easily seen or extremely difficult to detect, everyone has them. My experience has not only shown me that being different is universal but also that differences can be beautiful. I have learned that diversity brings us…
We live in a world filled with a wondrous diversity of experiences, opinions, physical appearance, cultures, religion, etc. One of the challenges of this age is not only to find a way to live in harmony with people who differ from us, but to celebrate the diversity and learn from it. We can only learn a limited amount from those who are like us but there is a fortune of new knowledge to be gained from those who have a different perspective to our own.…