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Aneisha Parkinson posted an update …
Demographic Grouping in Education
When we consider the historical context of African Americans and their access to education, you witness one of the biggest contradictions in our nation. Historically Black people have been here since the beginning of the country's formation and were...More
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Aneisha Parkinson posted an update …
Social class is one of the most impactful differences influencing educational experiences and outcomes. It refers to the material conditions that shape a learner’s access to resources. It can impact resources such as housing, nutrition, learning mat...More
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Aneisha Parkinson posted an update …
Demographics Changing in our country and schools
As years go by, our minority numbers are increasing. This leads to more diversity in more spaces, including educational institutions. However, minority numbers increasing does not equate to good academic performance and graduation. As it stands,...More
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Aneisha Parkinson posted an update …
Productive diversity in classrooms
This module discussed acknowledging students' diverse backgrounds and advocating for an educational approach that allows learners to "expand their repertoires" without abandoning their cultural identities. While I have primarily gone to very diverse...More
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Srilatha Alva commented on The Inclusive School - Mary Kalantzis and Bill Cope …
I believe productive diversity means recognising and valuing the different backgrounds, languages, abilities, and cultures that students bring into the classroom. In a country like India, where we have immense linguistic, cultural, and regional...More
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Hermione Le posted an update …
Demographics change the way of education in Australia
Demographics change the way of education in one of developed country such as Australia, where I am currently living and working. I can see the education shape students to grow with mindset respecting and working effectively with people from culture...More
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Hermione Le commented on My personal life experience as an educator and the new xenophobia …
Very insightful and I am totally impressed with experience you had and detail of the research you provided. Thank you.
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Hermione Le commented on How are these differences important to your work as a teacher, or your life as a learner? …
Totally agree with you, it requires a lot of efforts and creativity from teachers to engage and interactive effectively with the students
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Hermione Le commented on Rural vs Urban Education: a personal commentary …
That's such a great experience, I am a teacher too and I am so glad to be a teacher, to understand and work with students and listened to their stories
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Hermione Le posted an update …
Being a teacher in healthcare industry in Australia
Australia where I am currently living and working is a diverse country. I am working as teacher of Nursing and one of the unit I had to deliver was Culture Diversity. I am from Cultural and Linguistic background and some of my students are the same...More
Hi, It is so fascinating to read how important respectful mindsets of cultural diversity is in Australia. I love that you were raised to be open-minded and to receive knowledge regarding diversity. Your schools must be very inclusive environments.