Blog #4

There are many ways that teachers can stereotype students without even realizing it. The way a student a student looks and presents themselves is a major example. If a student walked into my classroom wearing all dark clothes, chains, heavy makeup and spikey hair, I might be a little thrown off. I would not expect much out of the student and would automatically expect them not to care about my class. I should not pass judgment on the student just by the clothes they wear. On the opposite end, I have some very intelligent students in some of my classes. I have noticed that sometimes teachers expect the students to understand the information on the first try. Even though these students are at the top of their class they still need just as much explanation as the other students. As a teacher, it is my job to ensure that I do not stereotype these students. I must treat everyone with the same respect and believe in them. All students have a chance to learn and it is my job to ensure that each student I come in contact with understands that I care for them and that I will teach to the best of my abilities. Additionally, every student that enters my classroom displays a different learning style. It is my job to ensure that each learning style and student is taught in a way that best suits the student. I will ensure that this is accomplished my adhering and creating as many auditory, visual and tactile classroom activities as possible.