Diversity in the classroom
Ada Emetu discusses managing diversity in the classroom, using learner personas, and provide tips for using Universal Design Learning (UDL) with classroom activities.
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Ada Emetu
So, as Toby has said, my name is Ada. I teach business and accounting. I’ve had experience teaching different students, so I’ve taught advanced students, home students and international students.
And today I’m going to share how you can create an inclusive classroom using Universal Design for Learning principles . . .
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Join todayHow do you gesture “yes”?
One of my earliest cultural shocks was coming to the UK and being paired up with my Bulgarian friend for a no-speaking charades game. We were both very new international students and although I am pretty good at charades, we did so poorly in that game that we decided to question our tactics.
What we found shocked us. There was a massive misunderstanding about gestures. She meant yes every time she shook her head, whereas I understand a nod to be yes and a shake to be no. You can see why we never guessed each other’s words!
Modern classrooms are becoming increasingly diverse from various perspectives, including socio-cultural, ability/disability, and economic backgrounds. Some differences shape how we receive or perceive information, like nodding or shaking our heads. Therefore, it is necessary to recognise the uniqueness of students when we design or plan teaching and learning.
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