I thoroughly enjoyed participating in the "Group Differences Forum" on Tuesday. As a result of our class discussion, my understanding of the differences and similarities between cultural, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic groups was enhanced. During our discussion, it became apparent that we, as a class of preservice teachers, agreed on many points. We believe that teachers should welcome all parents and find ways for all willing parents to be involved in their child's classroom. We believe that all teachers should be flexible and cater to the unique needs of parents when scheduling conferences and communicating on a regular basis. We should never make assumptions about our students based upon their culture, ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic status. Rather, we should make an effort to get to know each of our students on a personal level and understand their individual needs. We should then design instruction and create a classroom climate conducive to those needs. We also agreed upon the importance of exposing our students to inspiring, positive role models. This is especially essential in classrooms with students who may not realize their potential.
I would have loved to have had the opportunity to engage in more discussion based class periods, such as this one, throughout the semester! The conversations we participated in during our "Group Differences Forum" will certainly have a long-lasting, powerful impact on me and my future practice.
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