EDUC 6650 Enhancing learning for diverse population.
Compose a 3 to 4-page essay that addresses the following 4questions below. Using APA style.
1. What “Questions to Consider” did you choose for each module activity and why? Be sure to explain how the questions you selected relate to your existing beliefs and the evolution of your professional practice.
2. What information did you find during your research regarding each of the module topics to support your current practice? Cite and explain at least two peer-reviewed outside resources per topic to support your answer.
3. How will you incorporate culturally responsive teaching practices into your own classroom to meet the needs of the underserved student population you identified in your diversity data from USA charter school Orlando Florida?
4. How will this support your development of the RWRCOEL Diversity Proficiencies and contribute to positive social change in your school.
Helpful References
Laureate Education (2016). RWRCOEL Diversity Proficiencies. Retrieved from
https://class.waldenu.edu
Michael, S., & Douglas, A. (2011). The States with the Oldest and Youngest Residents. Retrievedfromhttp://247wallst.com/investing/2011/05/10/the-states-with-the-oldest-and-youngest-residents/6/
Public School Review. (2017). Orlando Science Middle High Charter. Retrieved from
https://www.publicschoolreview.com/orlando-science-middle-high-charter-profile
Samson, J., & Collins, B. (2012). Preparing All Teachers to Meet the Needs of English
Language Learners. Retrieved fromhttp://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED535608.pdf
United States Census Bureau (2015). Florida: Quick Facts. Retrieved from
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/table/PST045216/12,00
Walden University. (2017). Affecting Social Change. Retrieved from
https://www.waldenu.edu/about/social-change
Draft Copy
Reflecting on Diversity Activity Log
Module 1. Race, Ethnicity, Culture, and Learning To Complete Activity Results
Personal Reflection
1. Rate items 1, 3, 4, 9, 12, and 13 from the Common Beliefs Survey and record your initial thoughts for each in the Activity Results column.
2. Review the background information for each item in the Common Beliefs document and record in the Activity Results column whether your opinion on each changed after reading the background information.
3. Select 1 or 2 Questions to Consider from the Common Beliefs document to answer for each item. Conduct your own research on the topic and identify 1 or 2 peer-reviewed resources to reference in your response.
4. Compose a cohesive answer to your selected questions, which, includes citations from your peer-reviewed resources and specific reference to your own classroom and/or the underserved population you identified in your Module 1 Assignment. Record your answer in the Personal Reflection column.
Item 1- I strongly agree. The teachers should be blind when it comes to color in their teachings
Item 3-Here I strongly disagree.
Item 4-I strongly agree nor disagree
Item 9- I strongly agree
Item 12-I strongly disagree
Item 13-strongly disagree.
Item 1- after reading the background information my opinion changed. Now I strongly disagree with my previous opinion.
I tem 3- after reading the background information, my opinion changed. I strongly agree
Item 4- after reading the background information here my opinion has not changed.
Item 9- my opinion has not changed
Item 12-after reading the background information here my opinion has not changed.
Item 13-my opinion has changed. Race is a hot topic and it can breed a lot of chaos.
I have chosen to research on question
It is important for the teachers to consider race and ethnicity of the students. This should not lead to discrimination but to more understanding of the student characteristics so that the teacher can be able to assist the student effectively (Gay, 2010). It is, said that many student grow up in some communities where they undergo a lot, of cultures where some hinder them from performing well in school.
When the teacher understand the different background of every; student it is easier to assist them in learning (Milner, 2010). I strongly agree with this item that the teacher should not consider races or ethnic groups while they are teaching.
Personally, I feel that the teachers should not consider distinctive characteristics of studentcultures such as Asian, Latino, African American, and Native American Students.
I feel that the teachers can either, choose to be asking the shy students questions in front of the class or choose not to.
I think that the teachers should try and, adapt to different learning styles of the students from various ethics.
Finding and using
Cultural, historic, and everyday experiences is not a wastage of valuable time as it is important in learning.
Module 2.
Socioeconomic Status, Immigrant Status, Linguistic Diversity, and Learning To Complete Activity Results
Personal Reflection
1. Rate items 2, 5, and 6 from the Common Beliefs Survey and record your initial thoughts for each in the Activity Results column.
2. Review the background information for each item in the Common Beliefs document and record in the Activity Results column whether your opinion on each changed after reading the background information.
3. Select 1 or 2 Questions to Consider from the Common Beliefs document to answer for each item. Conduct your own research on the topic and identify 1 or 2 peer-reviewed resources to reference in your response.
4. Compose a cohesive answer to your selected questions, which includes citations from your peer-reviewed resources and specific reference to your own classroom and/or the underserved population you identified in your Module 1 Assignment. Record your answer in the Personal Reflection column.
Item 2- I neither agree nor disagree
Item 5-strongly disagree
Item 6- strongly agree.
Item 2 – my opinion changed.Societal stereotypes limits students’ achievement.
Item 5 –after reading the background information, my opinion changed. When parents do not get involved in student learning, it makes the work of the teachers very hard.
Item 6 – my opinion has changed. I now disagree strongly. All students should, be given the same challenging tasks to keep them at the same level. The teacher should only offer extra assistant to those having difficulties in learning English.
I have chosen to research on question 2
The student achievement could, be limited by both race and poverty. Some societal stereotypes hinders student performance in school as well as financial and economic status (Gorski, 2015). The gap in achievement could, be caused by any of the above.
Parental involvement should not interfere with teachers teaching.
If students are struggling with English they should be give simpler assignments to tackle first before they are, presented with challenging ones.
Module 3
Diverse Abilities and Learning
To Complete
Activity Results
Personal Reflection
1. Rate items 7, 8, 10, and 11 from the Common Beliefs Survey and record your initial thoughts for each in the Activity Results column.
2. Review the background information for each item in the Common Beliefs document and record in the Activity Results column whether your opinion on each changed after reading the background information.
3. Select 1 or 2 Questions to Consider from the Common Beliefs document to answer for each item. Conduct your own research on the topic and identify 1 or 2 peer-reviewed resources to reference in your response.
4. Compose a cohesive answer to your selected questions, which includes citations from your peer-reviewed resources and specific reference to your own classroom and/or the underserved population you identified in your Module 1 Assignment. Record your answer in the Personal Reflection column. Item 7-strongly agree
Item 8- strongly agree
Item 10- I neither agree nor disagree
Item 11- strongly agree
Item 7-My opinion has changed after reading the background information
Item 8-my opinion has not changed
Item 10- my opinion has not changed
Item 11- My opinion has not changed after reading the background information
I have chosen question 7
Teachers should reward the students who try hard even if they are not doing well in school. The reason is because it will boost their self-esteem and this will make them perform better in their curriculum (Milner, 2010).
References
Brophy, J. E. (2013). Motivating students to learn. Routledge.
Gay, G. (2010). Culturally responsive teaching: Theory, research, and practice. Teachers College Press.
Gorski, P. C. (2015). Reaching and teaching students in poverty: Strategies for erasing the opportunity gap. Teachers College Press.
Howard, T. C. (2015). Why race and culture matter in schools: Closing the achievement gap in America’s classrooms. Teachers College Press.
Milner IV, H. R. (2010). What does teacher education have to do with teaching? Implications for diversity studies. Journal of Teacher Education, 61(1-2), 118-131.
Milner IV, H. R. (2010). What does teacher education have to do with teaching? Implications for diversity studies. Journal of Teacher Education, 61(1-2), 118-131.