Reflection 4

After reading Chapter one in the book, I have come to a better understanding on the term “diversity”. Miami is a city filled with diversity. Everyone here has grown up with knowledge of difference. I don’t really understand why this class is necessary, but I feel that it would help to further broaden horizons. If you are not aware with what a diverse classroom looks like, then this would be a great class to take. If you want to be encompassed in more knowledge of diversity, this would be an excellent class to take as well. This is a great place to grow up for many reasons. Not one person you meet here will be the same. I’ve meet so many ethnic groups, religions, beliefs and it amazes me. I feel that I would be prepared to handle a classroom of diverse students because I am accustomed to being in one myself. I work in an environment as well that is very diverse, not only the students we teach, but the staff as well. I imagine I could handle it very well. When I first started to work at the school, I was a bit skeptical that I would be able to compose myself to fit every Childs needs. We have low income families, middle class families, Mexican, Haitian, American, African American and a wide range of Hispanic races. I would rather teach a group of mixed races, than have a group of solely one. With diversity you get diverse answers. One child might have an opinion about a story and interpret it one way. Then another child might have a totally different perception all together. As a teacher, I would feel rewarded to have such a variety of ideas, expressions, emotions and thought in my classroom. Discussions would be more vibrant. There would be more chance for the student to express themselves and get a chance to interact with someone new. There comfort zones would be expanded and would allow them to let difference in. I think that would be a great experience for any teacher to have. I feel like this class will give everyone the opportunity to see this first hand. It will indulge us in the information we need to accomplish teaching in a diverse population. It will give a chance to broaden our perspectives and to ultimately be the best teacher in any situation.