Diversity in the classroom

Ethnic diversity has always been an important issue in the U.S. education system. Since the U.S. is the most culturally diverse country they are constantly looking for ways to improve the acceptance of different ethnicity in the education systems. Studies have shown that more and more students are benefiting from learning in a culturally diverse setting. Students who are culturally diverse are gaining tremendously since they feel comfortable in their surroundings and therefore they are able to do better academically. Teachers have noticed how when the class was culturally accepting all students those who were culturally diverse and those who were not all gained from have cross-ethnic friendships. Even the regular students gained from this attitude and these friendships. Students feel more accepted and comfortable when they are in a culturally accepting environment and therefore they have more of a drive to do well in school and with their peers.

To enable students to be able to thrive in such an environment, teachers must ensure that their classrooms prove to be a safe place to learn for all students alike. When the classroom feels safe, students feel safe. Additionally, technology is definitely something that can bring children together. Most children are on the same page regarding technology, perhaps this is what they have in common and can connect them. Introducing technology can help the class unite and become one big culturally accepting unit where everyone feels safe and is given the chance to learn.