DIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM

Our world is full of different types of people. It is very important for children to understand that all people are different. These differences should be understood and appreciated. There are two main aspects of diversity that children will most likely encounter in the classroom. One is learners with special needs. Included in this category are children with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Children need to be able to understand the problems of others and help to make all students feel comfortable. Another part of diversity comes from the many cultures that are a part of the United States. Children need to respect and admire different cultures. They also need to realize that minority groups have faced a large amount of unnecessary hostility. All of this will help children to learn more about themselves and the people around them. It will foster respect and appreciation for others.

Cultural diversity in the classroom is extremely important to have, because it opens the minds of students (and others) to a different experience. Imagine having a classroom setting that has a mix of different cultures and origins. How does that help? Cultural diversity in the classroom opens the minds of students to an enriching experience. They learn about different cultures, it's varied ways and techniques, the lifestyle of the people belonging to that culture and the likes. In the process, it leads to a lot of learning. Teaching cultural diversity in the classroom is therefore very very important because it provides young minds with an entirely new learning experience. And that is where promoting cultural diversity in the classroom comes in.