Why is Teaching about Diversity and Inclusion Important?
Teaching about diversity and inclusion in elementary classrooms is vital for creating a healthy and inviting classroom environment. In recent years, teachers have been teaching a more honest approach toward history and have been celebrating differences, not trying to cover them up or avoid the subject. Teaching kids about the world they live in and the different people and views can open up a wide variety of ideas for students. Many resources and books teaching about diversity and inclusion have been banned from schools entirely, and I believe it’s our job to equipt young learners with the skills our world needs to make a change.
What Does Diversity Look Like?
- Race
- Ethnicity
- Assigned Sex at Birth
- Mental Ability
- Cultural Identity
- National Origin
- Age
- Physical Ability
- Gender Identity
- Sexual Orientation
- Location
- Personal Interests
- Education
- Familial Status
- Citizenship
- Religious Beliefs
- Life Experiences
- Relationship Status
- Socioeconomic Status
- Appearance