Racism In The Classroom

Racism in the United States has been a major issue since the slave era. At that time, black people were divest of their basic rights. As time goes by, ethnic discrimination was losing its power due to the presence of mixed- race slaves who no longer looked or sounded black. At that time, racial discrimenation was based on the ethnic backgroung and the skin colour of the people not on scientific findings.Therefore, although you regard yourself as a white, sometimes you may discover that the African race is a part of your DNA and the same happen for the black people .

Personal growth is accomplished when a teacher adopts a mentoring role. Displaying warmth and compassion shows students that teachers love them and are empathic, feeling human beings. One-on-one mentoring involves personal conversations about goals, and taking time to share ideas and experiences. To be a mentor to every student, a teacher must project positivity, exhibit flexibility and confidence, set high expectations for oneself, and demonstrate fairness and consistency. In doing so, students can see appropriate adult behaviors first-hand and begin to emulate them as they mature.
All youths, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, and capabilities should have the opportunity to learn from professional, well-informed teachers who are sophisticated and knowledgeable, both in their area of expertise and life. Certainly, every child has different learning styles and aptitudes; however, by having a personal relationship with every student, a teacher can give each an equal chance of success. By recognizing every student's potential and having separate, individual goals for each, a teacher can accommodate personal needs and abilities and encourage the pursuit of academic