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throughout schools, more challenges are arising with how to deal with a greater capacity of
differences.
There are many different resources that can be used to meet classroom challenges. Such
challenges can include students resisting the curriculum and learning if they feel like the lesson
is denigrating their culture by only seeing a dominant cultures point of view. Students may also
view teachers as untrustworthy if teachers seem unable to accept alternate perspectives. When
similar or different challenges arise, experienced teachers and/or principals can be of use. Both
of these resources can provide new insight into problems that have most likely occurred before.
Depending on the situation, talking to the students parents can also be helpful in problemsolving. One of the best strategies of problem-solving is to prevent problems before they occur.
Being a culturally sensitive teacher is a helpful strategy.
Every teacher should be culturally sensitive. Being culturally sensitive means not holding
one culture high above any other. Every activity should ensure success for all students. I believe
that all students can be successful. Students should be treated as equals by their teacher and
shouldnt have negative expectations about them because of their race or culture. As a teacher, I
must learn to consciously think about teaching multiculturally while interacting with students
and planning lessons and activities. Teaching from a multicultural perspective means requiring
the incorporation of diversity throughout the learning process and that race, ethnicity, class, and
gender need to be in the curriculum. I will promote human rights and how important they are
throughout life. My very best qualities as a future educator are treating students respectfully and
understanding their perspectives. My personal dispositions are to treat every student equally, to
not have cultural expectations, incorporate learning preferences and paces, and teach about
multiple cultures and ethnic backgrounds. My qualities as a future educator will make me a
teacher that students will look up to and enjoy learning from.
My commitment to valuing diversity in my classroom is very strong. By doing so, my
students will be more successful in the classroom and throughout life. Learning to respect each
others differences at a young age can be a lesson they use throughout their lives. My students
will be respectful members of the community and will be an example towards other children and
adults about how humans should behave towards one another, no matter our differences.