World of Diversity

In a class of over thirty students, it can be difficult for that one student who is struggling to keep up. In these sensitive situations it is the duty of the teacher to assist that child in any way he/she can. All kids learn at different speeds and definitely in different ways, a good teacher must be able to identify these differences and utilize the correct method of teaching. Students who are falling behind "may perceive that they do not “belong” in the classroom setting — a feeling that can lead to decreased participation, feelings of inadequacy, and other distractions," stated and article from Yale Center for Teaching and Learning. It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength. -  Maya Angelou Student and educational diversity runs deeper than assisting struggling students, it is about allowing all students to have the same number of options as any other student. Students who have a particular path in m...

Homosexuality, the sexual attraction between persons of the same gender, a preference, and apparently a reason to be hated and scorned by those who fail to consider anyone else but themselves. Though many persons may not agree with the lifestyle, the discrimination of homosexuals - simply because they choose to live life differently - is blatantly inhumane.  Every year on May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia which "is a rallying event offering an opportunity for people to get together and reach out to one another," as stated on their French website. No one deserves to beaten, cursed or killed because they live a different life and prefer different things. If a person has found love, why is it considered dirty, an abomination, a sin? Marriage should be between a spouse and a spouse, not a gender and a gender. - Hendrik Hertzberg The Homophobic members of society always have the same arguments: It's unnatural Who decides what natural is? ...