As a Japanese language teacher working with learners from diverse cultural backgrounds, I have observed clear differences in learner behavior and attitudes toward errors and participation. Students from the U.S. and Europe tend to speak actively, ev...More

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

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

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

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

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

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

After watching the provided videos in this course, and reflecting on my own experiences as an educator, it made me realize how each student brings a unique background to the classroom setting. In 2021, I moved from New York City to Vermont where I n...More

Teachers in schools may encounter various differences amongst learners that tremendously affect the way they work. Here's why:

1. Social class: Students from different social classes often have access to different resources and opportunities out...More

How are demographics changing in your country or school? What are the consequences? For society and education?

The demographics changing in my country is changing very fast as the number of the population is growing up and the percentage of the chi...More