Chapter 4 Learning Log

What?
Chapter four is about group differences. A group difference is a consistently observed difference among diverse groups of students. We discussed in class ways to be sensitive to our students' cultures. We discussed that we should talk to our students and let them know they can address us if we ever happen to make an offensive comment in the classroom. It's important to be aware of different cultural norms, so we can understand our students' behaviors.

So What?
This topic was important to be addressed in class because when we do have our own classrooms our students' cultural backgrounds will have an impact on our classroom environment. We need to be aware that different cultural norms may affect a student's behavior, and we need to know how to properly address the behavior if it is causing a problem in the classroom.

Now What?
Being aware of the fact that my student's background, culture, or religious beliefs may affect how he/she behaves in class will allow me to be more understanding and go about proper ways to address any problems. As we discussed in class, some cultures don't find tardiness to be a problem. This would be a big problem and disturbance to me, however. Being aware of a cultural difference can help me to properly address the student or the student's parents when needs be.