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The Importance of Creating a Learning Environment in which Diversity is Respected
Diversity in the learning environment means the individual differences of students such as age, religious beliefs, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and family background, are recognized and valued and incorporated in the learning process. There is more to diversity than just accepting people from different backgrounds. Diversity calls for the management and integration of the varied backgrounds in the learning process. Nonetheless, diversity and inclusion in the learning environment are essential values, as the diverse learning environment is important in this twenty-first century education (Barker, Frederks & Farrely, Web).
In order to ensure respect for diversity in learning, teachers must focus and be interested in all students equally. They should employ flexibility in the teaching process for consideration of all students. Additionally, to avoid biased learning outcomes, instructors must utilize curriculum and other resources in which there is a representation of both male and female genders (Swafford & Dainty 52). Engaging in positive teacher-student interactions, use of appropriate address modes, elimination of classroom incivities, and emphasizing on open and inclusive types of class discussion are equally helpful standard and behaviours on the side of the students and teachers in ensuring that respect for diversity is realized (Barker, Frederks & Farrely, Web).
When there is respect of diversity in the learning environment, a student will be informed and have a better understanding of the dynamics in life, careers, and relationships in the modern world. Students who are exposed to a learning environment where there is respect for diversity are more likely to become good citizens and leaders in the new emerging global community (Swafford & Dainty 51). Therefore, the student develops both academically and socially. Additionally, such an environment boosts the confidence levels of students, raises their expectations about the future, and makes them discover their potential and talents. Similarly, students will have great educational outcomes and will enjoy an enriched learning experience. This boosts students’ productivity and they become culturally literate citizens of their country and the world (Barker, Frederks & Farrely, Web).
Conclusively, for effective learning, students of diverse backgrounds must feel emotionally secure. When openness and flexibility are integrated in the learning process, the learning capability of all students is enhanced. Education is an important factor in individuals’ lives and success; therefore, instructors must adhere to standards of ensuring a learning environment that is supportive and respectful of students’ individual differences.
Works Cited
Barker, Michelle, Frederks Elisha, & Farrely, Brona. “Designing Culturally Inclusive Learning
and Teaching.” GIHE Good Practice Resource Booklet. n.d. Web. Retrieved 8 December
2012 <http://www.griffith.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/184853/Creating-a-
Culturally-Inclusive-Classroom-Environment-mcb2.pdf>
Swafford, Melinda & Dainty, Hellen. “Learning Environment: Respecting Diversity and
Exceptionality.” Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Education, 27(National Teachers Standards 4) (45-59), 2009.
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