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In order to gather information from students, the best way would be to give a questionnaire. Questions would be asked about personal information, what are their interests, what are their goals, what do they expect to learn, what are their strengths and weaknesses, etc.

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The easiest way to gather information about my students is through guided lessons that encourage students to talk about themselves and their backgrounds. By relating student learning to the themes that are important to them in their everyday lives, their learning becomes relevant, interactive, and fun.

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Today, some children may not have much of personal responsibilities like cooking or doing laundry and makes it harder for them to transition into adulthood. While back then, children were taught to do some chores such as dishes or cleaning our rooms. Now a days children are not as active as how children were back then. Today children are alone playing video games inside and spend less time outdoors. Because of the video games they aren't getting a lot of physical activity which leads to obesity. Back then in school there wasn't as much technology there is today where they can depend on calculators or etc.. and now students  are dependent on those things. Back then children knew how to type extremely well and now in grade school the children are having trouble doing their assignment because they don't know how to type.

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The easiest way to gather information about our learners would be by handing them an "all about me" activity at the beginning of the school year. An icebreaker activity at the start of class would be effective as well because students enjoy sharing their interests to their peers. It is best for the teacher to show to the students that they are interested in what they have to say because this helps the students feel comfortable sharing their thoughts.

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By understanding the students needs in terms of class resources. Some students participate better in class when there is group work or some can perceive the lesson better through a visual demonstration. Incorporating games and having a fun competitive nature can also spark enthusiasm. Some might need more tutoring or some might just work better alone in terms of problem solving. Once you understand their needs you can give them the resources to grow academically.

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The students themselves, as well as their parents. You can understand the students by knowing in what environment they live in. The parents know how their children are and they’d be able to give a better understanding to the teacher

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We can find out the students' individual traditions or customs that they practice in their home. A good way to find out this information would be by having the students create a short presentation about their ethnicity. This could be either a small poster board, or a quick show and tell that consists of anything that the students want to share about their culture.

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Today's kids are more tech savvy than ever. Most instruction is done through remote learning and do their assignments online. Back in the day, most students would have to write everything done on paper. Today, there are a lot more resources to use. Children have the advantage to research in depth on their learning.

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Teachers and parents are the sources for information for understanding students in the classroom. They are able to notice any difficulties a student might have on the lesson. Teachers can give assessments to students to check for understanding.

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It can be based on how we learn best, whether it’s visual, auditory or kinesthetic, it depends on the students, I’d say it’s best to have different strategies that involve the three concepts so that each student has the best possible way to learn

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The big difference is the use of technology. Students transitioned from using technology in the classroom to going completely online. They grew up in a world full of technology.

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One way teachers can gather information about their students is by observing them when they are working on a task. Every student is different so we need to observe them and see how they react to certain situations. We can also learn about our students from the way they behave with their peers.

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One of the easier way to gather information from students is to conduct a survey of their preferences, interests, and readiness. The survey could serve as an informal assessment of what the students already know.

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That they come from different backgrounds so they may all have a different way of learning. Also, they have a different past to learn from.

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A survey or questionnaire in which teachers gather interests about the students can be one of the most effective ways to get information about them.

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A questionnaire is a quick, fun way to get some basic information about the interests of your students.

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You can learn about your students by having "About Me" activities at the the beginning of the year. Most schools send out Home Surveys that are filled in by the parents that give teachers more details about the student's background, family structure, primary language, etc.

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Identify if students have learning difficulties, to be able to accomodate and modify instruction.

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I think that the way the teacher learns can determine the way they teach. For example, if a teacher was a more kinesthetic learner, they will most likely include more kinesthetic ways to do their lessons. The way a teacher learns can be very influential to the way they teach, which can be a good thing, but they should also be sure to take other ways of learning into consideration incase a student prefers another way of learning.

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The children of today from those in the past is the use of technology and resources given to them in schools. Children from the past did not have the same resources, the environment was different, and children were more responsible where they sense of independent.

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There are plenty of options teachers can do to know about students, such as questionnaires, games and projects about them. For example games as a class where they share their interest's and information to the rest of the class, or projects at the beginning of the semester about themselves and share it to the class.

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Parents are the obvious source but siblings and friends can also be really helpful as they spend the most time of their day with these people.

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For younger students, parents/guardians are a vital resource for this information. In middle and high school, students are able to share more about themselves. Concurrent teachers, coaches, and past teachers can also share experiences and teaching strategies that worked for them with a particular student.

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The easiest way to gather information about the students is giving them a questionaire to answer a few basic questions to know about them. For example, what is your favorite color? What is your favorite book? Not to mention, these questions are simple, yet they will help the students write about what they enjoy and as a teacher one will learn about their learner

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You can ask their previous band directors to learn more about a particular student.

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We may learn in various different ways, depending on the subject that is being taught. For example, some may be auditory learners in a reading class and visual learners in math class. Everyone has a different learning preference based on the subject and this may reflect itself in the way that we teach.

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Questionnaires would be a great way to get to know students better--from their passions and current knowledge to their strengths and weakness. Also parent/student/teacher conferences where you get to have one-on-one conversations.

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The sources of information are definitely the students themselves, previous teachers, and possibly parents.

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One easy way to gather information about our students is by doing an icebreaker activity. This helps us gather information on all our students in a timely manner.

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You can listen for other languages that the students might use during class to help identify the diversity of different learners.

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Since technology keeps growing, today children are expossed to that. When we where little children, we remember going out to play with our friends, in the bikes, running, doing physical activities, and know children are just staying home using a tablet or a phone.

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Everyone is capable of learning in different manners , we adapt to our surroundings and try to make connections of what we experience. Just as we learn in different manners, we the teachers should teach in different manners. This is what differentiation (equity) is all about. We as the teachers can adapt to our student's learning preference if the lesson allows it.

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Educators should keep in mind that several topics may be considered sensitive to other students. All students come from different backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses. One must also mindful that what a certain topic means to one student, it may mean an entirely different thing to another.

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It would be good to consider if there are any interests that the class has as a whole, like a trend or game that is going on and try to incorporate that into any games or activities to make learning fun for the students.

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That they're an entirely different generation of people and they might know more about technology than you(we) do. We also have to be more PC with what we teach and say.

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Times have changed and people have adapted to the new era of technology. The children of today are able to experience different tools in the classroom. In the past we would use computers but now there are many new things to use in the classroom. The children of today have more opportunities for learning and at the same time they also have more information to learn.

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We use their own funds of knowledge - what they already know and what they want to know. Each student comes into the classroom with their own unique background. A teacher should do their own research by talking to the parents, the child, and familiarizing themselves with their culture, beliefs, customs, etc.

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The teacher could account the social background of the student, their accent, and using a KWL chart to find out more about what they know and have been exposed to.

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Different students learn in different ways and this can lead to us favoring a single way to teach and thus leaving other students out.

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Parents can be the primary source of information for younger students. For older students, the teacher can give out questionnaires or surveys, so they can give their own opinion on their preferences.

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We can find out a lot about students from their parents obviously, and also from their previous teachers and students if need be. And we can also gather more information from students through formative assessments such as portfolios, self evaluations, and classroom evaluations.

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The easiest way to gather information about the learners is by creating ice breakers. The teacher can start by saying something about herself then moving on to asking the students. The students can share information about themselves as a class or in groups.

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As for the sources, we think that the environment a student is in is the primary source on how a student will do in school. If they are going through something at home, or dealing with some issues mentally or physically that can affect them to perform to the best of their abilities. It is our job as teachers we see such concerns arise in our classroom, we do our best to resolve the issue and if we do not have the answer then find other resources that will help out our students. Some resources we came up with was asking families, coaches, mentors, counselors, and therapists for their assistance. Another source we learned about was for teachers to have a tool (like a stress ball or a sign) that symbolize to let others know that they would like to be left alone or are dealing with something.

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We need to consider diverse learners because they come from different backgrounds, such as their culture and language. We must know to respect and acknowledge the person the learners are. Nonetheless, we must be sensitive to what we teach when teaching students.

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One way to understand our students better it by asking the parents at Meet the teacher night. This will help us getting a better understanding as to who our student is.

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We need to consider each of our students’ needs and how to help them learn the content in an effective way. As teachers we need to adapt our teaching strategies and be more flexible in our lessons. All students learn in different ways, and they all benefit from different teaching styles.

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Children today are more reliant on technology than kids 15 years ago which can lead to them being more connected to the wider world than before.

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As teachers, we can identify learners' diversity when they speak, what they do, how they express, and we can also do an activity for them to say their customs and traditions.

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Parents, previous educators and their previous academic work. However, while using these sources of information this shouldn't define the student. Even if the student has struggled or been problematic it shouldn't define what they will be like. Having parent meeting conferences would be great too in terms of understanding what the student may be like outside the classroom. They could be going through a difficult time or currently all is well. Information is key but it is only one piece of the puzzle in understanding a student.

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Considering multiple intelligences, everyone has a different learning preference and this may influence how one teaches. The teaching method may reflect the teacher's learning preferences if they incorporate differentiated instruction through videos, audio explanations, or visual demonstrations.

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The first time we meet our students is special and so there are few easy ways to gather information about our learners. Teachers can create a student survey of a few simple questions to get to know who the student is. Teachers could also do a few activities at the beginning "to break the ice" and make it a fun game. Ask the students to give us two true facts and 1 false one about themselves. Students get the opportunity to learn about each other. During this time, teacher will have the opportunity to observe students and can gather even more information about the students.

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To identify learner's diversity we can first find out what their background. What culture do they belong to? What is their native language? Where did they grow up? An activity where students present this information along with some of their personal interests such as what shows they like, their favorite book, their favorite subject, and what they are most interested in learning about.

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Easiest way to gather information about your learners is by handing out an all about me sheet. In the sheet they can write their favorite things to do, who their best friend is, or favorite subject. Once their profile is complete have them share to the class which will then start discussions among the other students.

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We need to be aware that different students have access to different resources and this can affect what they are able to accomplish outside of school.

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Teachers can identify learners' diversity by first impressions in the way they look/dress, the way they speak, and their language.

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Some things you can identify a learners' diversity is through their language and culture they may express in the classroom, and also the different knowledge they have such as a liking of art or books, and of course how they express themselves in the classroom.

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Today, children are more knowledgeable when it comes to technology. Children seem to become more interested when work/activities are completed on an electronic device such as an iPad or Chromebook. Children are also live more sedentary than actively because of the advancements in technology.

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Teacher's may use the responses to their journal writing. Journal prompts that focus on the experiences and background of the student can demonstrate a lot about the diversity of that student.

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One of the ways that we can identify a learners' diversity is by understanding their background. Knowing what their first language/primary language, knowing their customs and beliefs, and by simply listening to them. Activities could also be used to help identify diversity. For example, by having them write about themselves and families, having them create and present about them, and by having a welcoming environment for students. That way students will feel more comfortable to speak about their background.

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The different sources where teachers can understand their students are by simply talking and getting to know your students is the most effective way. Having a positive relationship with your students is vital. Students need to feel welcomed and safe in the classroom. A second important source is by communicating with parents. A teacher needs to have open communication with the parents in order to receive and give feedback from the students

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We learn from experiences that are meaningful and engaging. We should begin by activating prior knowledge and identifying any misconceptions before introducing a new concept. As teachers we should always be learning from our students and developing different teaching strategies and approaches tailored to fit the learning styles of our students. We inevitable learn through trial and error but we should reflect on our experiences and modify our techniques as we go.

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An easy way to gather Information about our learners is by having students play a game on the first day of class, where they introduce themselves to the class. During this game they will say their name, what they like to do, their favorite subject, do they have pets. This way not only do us the teachers get to know our students but so do the rest of the students .

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We need to be aware of the physical capabilities of our students as well as their learning capabilities. For example, if a kid is squinting to see the board, have them move up closer.

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There is a combination of both, the parent and teachers to understand the student in the classroom. Since teachers spend most of the time with the students, the teachers start getting information about the students from the students themselves. The past teacher can tell the former teacher on what areas the student needs more practice on or what the student likes to do more, or what works best for them to learn. And with the parents, a parent can give you a better understanding on how the student is at home.

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Children of today are used to more incorporation of technology. Most of them have grown up with technology, but there is some disparity. Back in the day many students had two parent households, and now the home situation and family dynamics have changed, even in the aspect of parents having less children and working more. There is less parental presence at home, and many children are in the situation where they are not as supported.

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It all depends on what it is you're learning and how you are taught the lessons--from visual to auditory to hands-on experience. And when it comes to influencing how we teach, learning from those methods help us find what our strengths and weaknesses are in the way we can teach others, and how well that specific teaching methods or methods go hand-in-hand with the subject we teach.

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The way that we learn has a great influence on the way that we teach. We often believe that the best way for other people to learn is the way that we were taught. For example, if the teacher is a visual learner the teacher will most likely believe that the best way for the students to learn will be by visual representation. I believe the teacher should not only target a specific teaching method but instead try to incorporate a diversity of methods so that all of the students are able to learn the easiest way possible for them.

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We all have different ways in which we learn. That influences the way we teach as we unintentionally favor how we teach. It makes us teach in a differentiated way.

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Focusing on this pandemic, it would be great to know how students feel about online classes, what are the things they like and do not like, and what changes can be made to make classes more interesting and "normal".

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There are many ways teachers can do to get to know their students such as providing a student survey on the first day, have the students work on an "All about me" project, or an ice breaker. Students can also play a game where they stand in a straight line and take a step forward every time they relate to the question being asked.

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Children today are much more tech-savvy than previous generations. They have been using technology from a very young age and depend on it. Use of technology heightens their interest. They are very resourceful and use the access to the world wide web to answer their own questions, seek out their interests, and connect with the world around them. They ideas and interests are influenced by not only their home life, but by social media.

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As teachers we need to consider the fact that their academic readiness will be varied, and some students may even need support in the English language.

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The main source of information for understanding students are the children. Before taking anything or anyone else into account we must analyze the students, their ways of thinking, their needs, and how they respond to different situations. The other great source falls equally on the parents of the children and their teacher. The way parents raise their children, how much time they dedicate to them, and whether or not they have a good home life will determine their attitudes and needs in the classroom. The teachers also play a huge role because they spent the majority of the time with the students, and they get to see a side that maybe the parents or caregivers don't see. Teachers are also able to influence children differently whether that be it negatively or positively. Lastly, the community also plays a huge role on whether or not they value education and they have proper facilities.

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A great source of information for understanding students in the classroom would be by sending a different kind of questionnaire for the parents or guardian of the child. Parents know their child best and give the teacher a feel of what to expect of the student in the classroom environment. In addition, this provides the teacher with important information regarding the home environment. Maybe even giving a little questionnaire to the previous year teacher to see how the student was like is a great way too! That previous teacher can give insight to the current teacher on how the child works best and learning preferences.

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Gathering info from colleagues or even past teachers who have taught that same subject can be sources of information

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We should always keep in mind that every student learns differently, and that one method of learning a concept is not the only way. We should always keep topics as interesting as possible, even more so for students with shorter attention spans, as well as to not only focus on their greater knowledge in a particular content area, but to help enhance and strengthen their weaker ones.

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children nowadays are more tech savvy and more mature and aware when it comes to the content they are being taught or learn from outside of the classroom. They want to be more active and involved in the class and outside, maybe becoming a little rebellious in some cases, but mostly to speak out.

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Observe cultural differences that might be portrayed by the student. For example: the different languages they speak, the way the dress,  and learning about their parents.

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As a teacher, we learn on how to communicate with our students and how to give instructions. We get the idea of how to deliver a class and what techniques are better for students to understand, especially with their level of knowledge. There is not one single way in which individual people learn,

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The teacher should always consider the social background of the student especially now with the pandemic and remote learning. Some students may feel uncomfortable sharing their home environment on camera, and some teachers may not consider this when talking about certain subjects. Family situations are also so varied in this point in time, and discussion of holidays and other celebrations revolving around family need to be taken into consideration for those that not be in the traditional family situation.

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Children of today are more open minded than those of the past because of the expansion of diversity in modern schools. Seeing students of different cultural backgrounds has helped them normalize working with those that may be different from them.

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The sources of information for understanding the students in our classrooms vary. For early learners, parents are the most effective source of information to begin to understand the student. For older students, the most reliable source of information for understanding them is themselves. Other useful sources for understanding students would be counselors, friends, guardians, coaches, and previous teachers.

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Having students work on an "About Me" activity could help us learn more about their background. We would include sections for traditions they have in their family, different languages they speak, foods they cook at home. It would be a fun way for them to show off their ethnic backgrounds while we learn more about them.

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Today’s children are more about technology rather than learning from books or the environment. Children in this generation are growing and evolving with technology. Whether it be remote learning or completing assignments online. Children from the past were not as advanced as we are today. In the past children were seen outside running, playing on bikes, playing tag with friends, basically doing anything they could possibly do outside. Now, children are inside their home glued to a laptop, iPad, iPhone or tv.

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Children today are extremely tech savvy. They have been using technology from a very young age and depend on it. Use of technology heightens their interest. They are very resourceful and use the access to the world wide web to answer their own questions, seek out their interests, and connect with the world around them. 

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the sources of understanding the information of students would be their peers and teacher. it helps them understand what they like and tend to help the classroom environment feel more comfortable during the first couple days of a new school year.

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It is important to get to know our students so we can make them feel welcomed and accepted in the classroom. Learning about their background can help the teacher feel closer to the students which leads to a blossoming of a better connection between the student and the teacher.

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Every student’s needs will be different as well as their resources at home. For this reason, we need to consider this when assigning homework and when teaching. We must adapt to what all the students need to learn and be successful. We must understand and accept their culture, race, native language and socioeconomics.

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We can identify the learner's diversity by talking to our students during class and analyzing how they are completing their work. Do they draw a lot of pictures on their notes or do they talk a lot about watching youtubers. When we take the time to listen to our students interests or analyze their notes and work it can give us an idea of what their preferences are. We can also use the information from surveying the students family and their culture.

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Classrooms today consist of students with not only diverse background but diverse abilities. You can have a classroom with English Language Learners, 504 Students, students with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, etc. Teachers should consider that each student has their own story and capabilities so we need to find a way that they can all be on the same page by using differentiate instruction.

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some of the information we can use to find learners diversity is by having a small conversation with the student one-to-one for 5 minutes while the other students are interacting as a group with different topics to spark debate amongst themselves.

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Teachers should have into consideration the language barriers or any disabilities that his/her student may present. The teachers are in charge of finding or determining how to accommodate their class for their students.  We can facilitate the students' learning if we recognize how to overcome these barriers.

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We need to be more inclusive in the classroom as children are from various communities and backgrounds, and they may also take some time to learn or are fast learners as well. Because of these different backgrounds, accommodations need to be provided--but not making them feel alienated in the process.

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We need to consider the cultural background of the students. With the diversity in classrooms, it is important to let student feel culturally respected, valued and engaged.

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To identify learners' diversity, the teacher would need to find out the learners' background. A teacher can do this with the use of a "Book About Me". The book can contain questions about celebrations and traditions the student has with their family. They can draw pictures of themselves and their family and they can present their book to the class.

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Ask students to do presentations about their background. Have students get into groups and discuss with their peers something they found interesting about the other diverse groups. IEP cheat sheet. Encourage active learning, promote project based learning, provide alternative testing options.

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We learn from our own experiences and challenges we faced. It influences our teaching because we incorporate how we were taught and add a twist to it to make it our own.

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Teachers should consider accommodating to each students needs and making sure they don't feel belittled because of their differences.

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considering the content taught to the diverse learners and how they view it and take from the lesson.

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Students in today's class will have to learn and implement technology in a variety of ways. Whether it's the use of computers or some other form that has not yet been created. Students will have to be able to adapt to what there resources will be. I'd say they differ from those of the past in the sense that the opportunities they will have will be vastly different. What new fields of work that will rise in the coming years is a mystery.