Is it important to actively respond to a child's uniformed or offensive comment or action in a classroom and, if so, how would you go about communicating to the individual or class?
As a teacher, it is your responsibility to create a positive and inclusive space in your school and facilitate an understanding and supportive community for the students. It is therefore important to address these issues that come up in class discussions and activities- even on the playground at recess. It can be difficult to proactively respond to a child's uninformed comment or resolve a destructive situation. As children and adults, we all find it difficult to react to a quickly delivered insult or a movement to exclude. It is most important, in these moments, to communicate openly with those involved or effected. Communication is the most important aspect of any community because, as individuals, we are all in need of connection and understanding with those around us.
Communication is also the key to a successful learning and teaching environment. When resolving a conflict between students, i would find it most beneficial to begin with a question- try to find out more, allow the students to think for themselves and communicate to you and with each other. I would try to turn a negative situation into a learning experience for myself and my students by having a class discussion or assigning a task or project that encourages understanding.
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Hi R.,
Your posting is thoughtful and well writte (nice photos!) and you have some intelligent and interesting things to say. You're not meeting the requirements of the assingment, however. Your posting on Tatum is not here at all. In order to get the marks for the assignment, you'll need to follow the guidelines. I hope your stage was a good one.
L.
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