My role as a teacher is to provide the best learning environment I can, so that every student will be able to learn effectively. As I have learned from The Morning Meeting Book, a teacher’s role is to “commit themselves to a belief in children’s capacity to take care of themselves and others as they learn academically and socially.” (Kriete & Davis, 2016, pg. 3) To set-up this type of atmosphere, I would allow for my students to have a bit of freedom around the classroom because my hope is that the students will explore and learn together without my hovering presence. I would trust my students could get their own materials or even go to their lockers safely and without breaking any guidelines; however, if any guideline is broken at any time,
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From various races, to cultures, even to learning capabilities, there are so many different people that a teacher must think about in their classrooms, and ways to make sure they are included without feeling attacked or burdened. Kriete and Davis talk about how a teacher should not make assumptions or be limited on certain topics, that they should talk about what everyone in the classroom would know, such as a topic like family or huge current events. (Kriete & Davis, 2016, pg. 21) Discussing wide known topics whenever possible or even celebrating all holidays, will help students of different cultures and ethnicities to feel welcomed and included in the classroom. The curriculum may want me to talk about specific topics, such as the 1960s and Civil Rights Movement, but I can teach this topic without making anyone feel inferior by having a serious discussion with the students about how America was in a different mindset back then and is now trying to better itself by making equality accessible for everyone. Then, we could discuss why America is headed in a better direction. The other diversity to keep in mind is people’s learning capabilities. I think that Kriete and Davis have excellent ideas about a student who may be slower at learning than others or one that is uncomfortable sharing in front of people. They suggest that those students can have extra guidance without making
From various races, to cultures, even to learning capabilities, there are so many different people that a teacher must think about in their classrooms, and ways to make sure they are included without feeling attacked or burdened. Kriete and Davis talk about how a teacher should not make assumptions or be limited on certain topics, that they should talk about what everyone in the classroom would know, such as a topic like family or huge current events. (Kriete & Davis, 2016, pg. 21) Discussing wide known topics whenever possible or even celebrating all holidays, will help students of different cultures and ethnicities to feel welcomed and included in the classroom. The curriculum may want me to talk about specific topics, such as the 1960s and Civil Rights Movement, but I can teach this topic without making anyone feel inferior by having a serious discussion with the students about how America was in a different mindset back then and is now trying to better itself by making equality accessible for everyone. Then, we could discuss why America is headed in a better direction. The other diversity to keep in mind is people’s learning capabilities. I think that Kriete and Davis have excellent ideas about a student who may be slower at learning than others or one that is uncomfortable sharing in front of people. They suggest that those students can have extra guidance without making