Diversity Being diverse does not just mean different races or cultures. It could be anything from reading levels to skin color. Diversity is increasing in the classroom, so it is important to be positive about it. According to the article, “Appreciating and Valuing Diversity,” “Teachers should value diversity and they need to model this attitude to their students. When people value diversity, they recognize and respect the fact that people are different and that these differences is generally a good thing” (“Appreciating and Valuing Diversity”). This is a good quote because differences are not always a bad thing. It helps children learn more about different people. Without knowing about these differences, they will most likely become more biased throughout their life. They need to know to respect these people and differences because it is only going to keep increasing in schools. These children will not only see diversity in their schools, but also in the workplace when they do get a job, so it is especially important for the rest of their lives.
Diversity is something that is becoming bigger and bigger in schools as the years go on. There are many different cultures and races within schools; therefore, children need to be taught to respect differences in people because of this. There will always be differences in people, so it is good to learn it early anyway. In the article, “Teaching Young Children to Resist Bias,” the author states, “The early years are the time to begin helping children form strong, positive self-images and grow up to respect and get along with people who are different from themselves. We know from research that children between 2 and 5 start becoming aware of gender, race, ethnicity, and disabilities. They also begin to absorb both the positive attitudes and negative biases attached to these aspects of identity by family