Importance of Diversity in Classroom by https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau How we can improve diversity & cultural awareness in the classrooms and teachers. en-us 2021-05-06 19:50:24 UTC 2025-11-14 23:40:15 UTC hello@padlet.com omacario https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515832063 "Students with a diverse cultural background may feel that they stand out alone in the classroom, they may feel underrepresented in the teaching materials, etc. Children with a diverse background may then feel unsafe and uncomfortable in a classroom when they don’t feel that their diversity is seen or valued"]]> 2021-05-12 01:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515832063 omacario https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515839307 2021-05-12 01:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515839307 omacario https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515842857 2021-05-12 01:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515842857 omacario https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515846144 2021-05-12 01:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515846144 omacario https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515861965 2021-05-12 01:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515861965 omacario https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515862078 2021-05-12 01:26:48 UTC https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515862078 omacario https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515863648 Teachers from diverse cultures and backgrounds can help bring in new perspectives  because teachers are able to relate to students who come from similar backgrounds. This can make the classroom a safe environment for the student.]]> 2021-05-12 01:27:22 UTC https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515863648 omacario https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515889387 "Diversity in a classroom leads to better discussions among students. When there is more diversity in the classroom, it lends itself to better, well-rounded discussions. Students of a different ethnicity, racial, or cultural background will have a unique perspective to offer. All students can offer their insights from what they understand culturally, helping them to understand one another and connect. Groups are able to benefit from different ideas, students get new perspectives and insights about the world around them."

]]> 2021-05-12 01:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515889387 omacario https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515893760 A study found that having teachers of color in the classroom affects students of color in several ways, including:

  • Boosting overall academic performance
  • Improving reading and math test scores
  • Improving graduation rates
  • Increasing aspirations to attend college
  • Reducing the number of absences
]]> 2021-05-12 01:38:21 UTC https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515893760 omacario https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515941961 "The Department of Education noted similar findings, reporting that teachers of color are more likely to refer students of color to gifted programs, help students of color confront racism, advocate for students of color in the school system, and develop more trusting relationships with students, especially those from similar cultural backgrounds:]]> 2021-05-12 01:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515941961 omacario https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515944233 2021-05-12 01:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515944233 omacario https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515944523 2021-05-12 01:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515944523 omacario https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515947480 2021-05-12 01:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515947480 omacario https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515947696 2021-05-12 01:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515947696 omacario https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515948975 " teachers of color leave a strong, positive, and lasting impact on schools and students. As schools across the country strive to educate their increasingly diverse student populations more effectively, hiring a diverse teaching workforce is a high priority. That's why teachers who look like the students they serve and bring qualities like empathy and cultural sensitivity to the job are in such high demand:]]> 2021-05-12 01:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/omacario/1zuaxez1egg4uqau/wish/1515948975