Part 1 Consider what you have learned about the characteristics of the following: Cultural groups Socioeconomic status English-language learners Gifted children Children with exceptionalities Range of individual abilities Interview a local teacher, a parent of a child in elementary school, or a professional in the community that works with a diverse group of children. Learn why students are best understood in the context of their families and culture. Compare what you have learned from the course resources to the information you learned from this individual. Part 1 Post your thoughts on what it means to understand the children in your classroom. Include your ideas on each of the following points: What are the benefits of knowing information about the children in your class related to their culture, their socioeconomic status, whether they are learning English, and their ability levels? What is the best way to identify levels of readiness in learning (physical, social, emotional, moral, and cognitive domains)? How can development in any one domain affect performance in others? How can knowing this kind of information lead you to have expectations for that child? Give an example of how you might make an inaccurate assumption based on your knowledge of that child. Does every child in each category exhibit the same characteristics? Part2 Listen to the audio segment Teachers’ Expectations Can Influence How Students Perform and read the accompanying text. Read the rest of this week’s resources. Using these resources, develop a paper that includes the following: A brief description of the 1968 Rosenthal and Jacobson study A brief description of the four goals of an anti-bias curriculum Specific examples of how our expectations of children align with components of the anti-bias curriculum A development of strategies. First, select a grade level between K and 3. Then describe three strategies learned from the resources that you would implement to help create an inclusive and secure environment for students. These strategies should develop expectations for student interactions that create a positive classroom climate of mutual respect and support. An example of how the learning community will allow students to assume responsibility for themselves, to participate in decision making, and to work together to engage in purposeful learning activities Submit the 3- to 4-page
