Diversity Statement
Teaching in a public-school system brings to light a world of diverse cultures, religions, socioeconomics and intelligence levels. These differences should be celebrated and taken into consideration when dealing with individual student learning. Just as each student has a unique background, they also have a unique learning style which must be accommodated for them to succeed. Implementing technology into the classroom has made these accommodations much easier, allowing each student to have a more equitable learning environment.
I have learned in this program that allowing students the use of technology can increase their ability to learn and perform at a higher level than they previously would have without technology. It can promote creativity in ways that we wouldn’t be able to see otherwise. Technology also allows for better communication and collaboration throughout the school and even the community around us. Not only do the students have a unique and diverse background, but the faculty and staff at each school is unique and diverse in their own way. Technology has allowed for us to celebrate and help facilitate a better school environment.
I have experienced a lot of diversity in the school I work in and this program has helped me differentiate in the classroom with several strategies. I have been able to help nonverbal students and ELL students speak using AT devices. I have implemented technology in math using different apps and websites that allow for differentiation. This program has helped me in understanding different ways to accommodate students.
I have learned in this program that allowing students the use of technology can increase their ability to learn and perform at a higher level than they previously would have without technology. It can promote creativity in ways that we wouldn’t be able to see otherwise. Technology also allows for better communication and collaboration throughout the school and even the community around us. Not only do the students have a unique and diverse background, but the faculty and staff at each school is unique and diverse in their own way. Technology has allowed for us to celebrate and help facilitate a better school environment.
I have experienced a lot of diversity in the school I work in and this program has helped me differentiate in the classroom with several strategies. I have been able to help nonverbal students and ELL students speak using AT devices. I have implemented technology in math using different apps and websites that allow for differentiation. This program has helped me in understanding different ways to accommodate students.