D.C. Presentations

The Value of Children in the Education System and In Particular the Classroom.

From this experience I have been convinced even more of the value and asset all children bring to the classroom and community. Each child is an asset bringing new knowledge and information that we as teachers may learn from but also where children can learn. Most classrooms bring a huge slice of difference. This may be from background, economic status, culture, creed, religion and sexuality. All bring so much to the melting pot of the classroom.

From each child we can learn about how we as individuals must respect and treat others in relation to different cultured..

On this visit in particular, I learned about the great value Native Indians bring to a classroom and community. These individuals have a shocking history that teaches us so much about how the U.S. has treated it's native people so badly. It also teaches us how these Indians may teach us about their fascinating culture, of reservations, family structure and the meanings they make of life.

In Scotland there are a growing number of immigrants and refugees, with there being more than 100 different languages spoken in Glasgow City Council's School. We as teachers must be aware of how to appreciate these children for the great asset they are within the community even if they have not been there for long.