Assignment #2

Teaching is truly an art form that isn’t something that comes easy. In this day in age there are


struggles that both teachers and students experience. One example is the issue of diversity, which can


effect both teaching and learning. Research suggests that introducing diversity into education work


force first and then molding it into teaching and learning processes is important wherever improving


student success is a priority which it should be as a teacher in the first place. Inclusive educational


programs for both students and teachers will show them how to work with diverse students and


provide the necessary scaffolding for student success. Schools can use surveys or questionnaires to


gather the information needed to engage in practical self-assessment that puts students and their


success at the center of education.


According to the National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME), multicultural


education can help students develop positive self-image of themselves, offer them an equal


educational opportunity, allows multiple perspectives and ways of thinking and can even teach


students to critique society in the interest of social justice depending on the grade level being taught.


While improving the success of diverse students and the assessment of their learning outcomes is


important, so is taking advantage of any sources that can shape the learning environment—including


faculty diversity and practices that use diversity as an asset in teaching and learning processes.


Currently it is not as easy to execute due to current curriculum which would call for schools to reform


traditional curriculum. Even from what I have observed students are misinformed and misguided. Not


all textbooks present content accurately. Using social studies as an example, curriculums focus more


on North America and Europe than any other region. In charter schools, the denomination of students


are Black and Latino which leads to automatic disconnect in learning .If change were to made in the


classrooms it would require a staff that is not only diverse, but also culturally competent. Educators


must be aware, responsive and embracing of the diverse beliefs, perspectives and experiences. They


must also be willing and ready to address issues of controversy. This will change the implications


from negative to positive for students.