Topic Introduction - Diversity in Classroom
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Topic Introduction - Diversity in Classroom
Jaylyn Cross
Southern New Hampshire University
IDS400: Diversity
Topic
While exploring diversity it is important for me to provide reliable information from a diverse wide range of sources. I need to give reliable information from a wide variety of sources in or-
der to understand diversity. I'll examine the importance of diversity in classroom settings and how it can foster inclusion, as well as promote a culture where a blend of people with different perspectives can work together without being judged. Diversity within the classroom is made up of the variety of differences in social identities of the teachers and students such as their races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, nationalities, socioeconomic status, and even abilities. Their social identity is made up of their personal beliefs, values, ideas, and feelings, which are shaped by their life experiences and define who they are.“Valuing inclusion in the classroom can help to
create a more respectful learning environment for everyone.” (School of Education, 2023) Teachers and students can develop a sense of celebrating and respecting people from other cul-
tures in an increasingly diverse world. To ensure a thorough description, I will make sure to pro-
vide reliable evidence and specific details to address how diversity in the classroom impacts indi-
viduals and society. I will be sure to critically analyze a feedback loop through historical ap-
proaches to diversity in the classroom and the four general education lenses: history, humanities, natural and applied sciences, and social science.
Population
I chose the population Generation Z (Gen Z) ages 11 to 26 years because it is the age of becom-
ing an adult and also it represents the most diverse generation in history. As an educator, getting to know your students and trying to view life from their perspective can help you to better under-
stand how that student learns. According to research conducted by Queens University of Char-
lotte, when lesson plans reflect the students and their varied backgrounds, they develop a deeper knowledge of a subject as they explore it from varying perspectives. (Education, U. of S. D.-P. &
C., 2022) When educators are mindful of cultural and socio-economic diversity, it plays an im-
portant role in preparing them for where certain sensitive lessons may go, as well as issues that may lead to conflicts among classmates from diverse backgrounds. Educators can establish a tone of inclusion, emphasizing that all perspectives are valuable. (School of Education, 2023) Diversity in the classroom is an integral part of a school community, which can have positive re-
sults for not only students' learning abilities but also teachers' teaching ability.
Lives and Experiences
Effectively working to build classroom diversity is extremely crucial for enhancing educational equity and equality for positive learning outcomes. When it comes to Gen Z in the classroom, they are a population that is tech-dependent. From an educator’s perspective, this can make a world of difference in your and your faculty’s ability to communicate and teach with Gen Z learners. For example, understanding that Gen Z is accustomed to having information readily
available to them can help educators create high-quality lesson plans that are tailored to their comfort zones. Curricula should also include lessons that promote critical thinking skills, such as
how to sift through vast amounts of information and identify what is valuable. Use apps, online platforms, and digital tools to engage students at their level and enable them to truly immerse themselves in your lessons. Gen Z has grown up in an increasingly diverse world, and they see diversity and inclusivity as an integral part of who they are. They recognize that diversity can have a positive effect on innovation and creativity, as well as decision-making ability. (Navi-
gate360, 2021)
Social Science Lens
After considering the four general education lenses: History, Humanities, Natural and Applied Sciences, and Social Sciences. The humanities lens was one of the viewpoints that stood out the most for me when analyzing my topic of classroom diversity. It has been hard for me to decide which lens to focus on. At first, the History and Social Sciences lens caught my interest because the history of diversity in our classrooms goes back so many years, and let’s just say we’ve come
a long way. This would be a great subject to compare and contrast from the past to the present. I wanted to choose the humanities lens viewpoint because Humanities help us understand things we may not experience ourselves, by looking at people and events through the lens of their con-
text. However, like humanities, social sciences also study human actions. I was intrigued by this lens because it allows me to look at Gen Z's emancipation of stigma and reconfigure the bound-
aries of social norms through a sociological perspective that studies how students interact.
Thesis
The inclusion of diversity in the classroom has opened Generation Z minds, and educators to a lot of things that the world has to offer—making a positive impact on the lives and experiences of individuals, as well as providing them with opportunities to discover their world in different ways. It's easier to see the world through a new lens, and make it a better place, when people who come from different lifestyles, have different social experiences, identify as different sexual orientations, and come from different religions work together. The social science viewpoint en-
ables us to ignore our personal beliefs and focus on the differences displayed within classrooms and how we interact socially and with human culture as a whole.
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