Diversity

In an article regarding diversity in a classroom, it mentions two main aspects of diversity that children will most likely encounter in a classroom. One aspect is children with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. The other aspect is the different cultures. As the media specialist, we can collaborate with the teachers to meet the needs of the students to encourage and make the students feel comfortable with learning. Our media specialist reads and sings to our special needs class. She has used Tumbleweed with the Pre-K class. We have a kindergarten class that has majority Hispanic culture. The media specialist and teacher incorporate stories the students can relate to.
As a Title One School, we have received funding to purchase approved technology to be available to assist students with learning in every area possible. Computers are available for students in classrooms and in the media center. Some of our students have been going on IPASS either to work on it in their classroom, or some use the media center. Before CRCT testing, the computer lab is open to parents to bring in students to work (students that don’t have computers at home). Our Parent Resource person allows parents to check out certain learning instruments to work at home with the student.
As educators, we want to provide every opportunity for our students to learn and grow without any hindering factors.