Diversity Michelle Fishburn Walden University Masters in Science of Education E-Portfolio-Transition Point Three 21 July 2014 Diversity As an educator in any school you have experienced a diverse range of students; from boys and girls‚ young adults‚ to immigrants starting a new life. In each classroom you will encounter and continue to encounter a different mix of student demographics. In order to be an effective educator you learn to adapt the curriculum and teaching methods to each
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The United States has become a melting pot of many ethnic cultures. The diversity of these differing cultures abounds in families‚ communities‚ private and public organizations; and benefits our society with an increased cultural awareness and engagement‚ which has decreased stereotyping and decreased discriminatory practices on the basis of being different (Wilson‚ 2014). According to Manning & Curtis (2012)‚ diversity is about all person’s being accepted and respected and being able to believe
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Faculty Diversity in Community Colleges Pam Dooly AET/510 April 22‚ 2013 Deborah Hornsby Faculty Diversity in Community Colleges In this paper I will discuss the importance of having a more diverse faculty in community colleges. It will be discuss how having more ethnic people among these schools would help in better enrollment as well as more graduates of an ethnic background. I will also discuss how community colleges have a large number of students come from ethnic backgrounds. I will
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What makes America such a great place to live is the experiences and the positive gains from ethnic diversity. In America‚ you can take an adventure and learn to speak Spanish‚ eat Indian food‚ dress like the Japanese‚ listen to Australian music with a group of Brazilian friends and still be American. Building optimistic synergy through cultural assortment is what makes the United States of America an original place. However‚ it is not the greetings we learn or the languages we can speak‚ it is the
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Critical Analysis of the “Concept to Classroom: Constructivism as a Paradigm for Teaching and Learning” In A Concept to Classroom: Constructivism as a Paradigm for Teaching and Learning‚ constructivism in a classroom setting is highly valued and is seen as an effective learning approach among students. Constructivism is a theory in which children are active in their own learning and take part in group discussions with their peers‚ as well as their teacher. A teacher in a constructivist-learning
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Mrs. Cash’s 3rd grade classroom is a comfortable and safe environment for all of her 16 students. She has a very successful approach to education. Throughout the short amount of time I spent at Pelican Elementary‚ I was introduced to sheer creativeness. During my observation time‚ I was able to grasp the materials she used‚ the classroom environment‚ and the outcome of the classroom’s learning experience. Cash’s methods of teaching are primarily centered on teacher-student interaction. Her ability
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Ethnography As a new teacher I have not be given the privilege to have my own classroom yet‚ but I was given the opportunity on two occasions to practice my teaching skills with students. These two experiences have given me so much insight on how a classroom is run‚ and what I need to do implement to have a successful and smooth running classroom. Growing up from a very diverse back ground has allowed me to be more open and accepting with my students. I feel that I can relate to many of them on
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process of learning and teaching hasimproved the way in which students learn learn throughout the years Have a look at the influence of technology in education. 4. 1780 - Early public schools adopt the teacher/manager model with the teacher as the primary manger of instruction and assessment in a single 1946 - First vacuum tube-based computers developed;classroom universities help in computer development effort; technology used in 1960 – PLATO (programmed logic for automatic teaching war effort. operations)
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school and classroom management Researchers have pointed out the importance of assisting students in positive behaviors. In planning classroom management‚ teachers should consider using an assertive communication style and behavior. In addition‚ they should always know what they want their students to do and involve them in the respective learning activities‚ under the general conditions of clearly and explicitly stated school wide and classroom rules. An effective conduct management plan should
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Stereotypes in the Classroom Milissa Jacobs Page 1 “If Americans are to embrace diversity‚ the conscious and unconscious expressions of racism (sexism) within our society must be identified and done away with.” Teachers must prepare themselves and the children for the ever changing challenge of interacting and communicating with diverse races. Reduction of fear‚ ignorance‚ and personal detachment are possible benefits to a multicultural education ( (Wilson). Multicultural education is
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