Student Characteristics Depending on the class period that one observes, given that she teaches five class periods and one guided reading period, the students composing Mrs. D’s class can vary significantly. In this particular class period, she has 26 students of varying races and ethnicities, but all 11 to 12 years old. The class is composed of the following students: there are 14 male students (4 African Americans, 2 Asian Americans, 3 Hispanics, and 5 Whites) and 12 female students (3 African Americans, 1 Asian American, 2 Hispanics, and 6 Whites). Most of the students come from middle-class families; however, there are a few students who come from a poorer socioeconomic background. With regards to special needs and IEPs, some of the minority
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Additionally, considering culture can give teachers insight to the ways that students learn best. While there are some cultures that are highly individualistic, other cultures tend to have a collectivistic approach, both of which can affect the preferred learning style of the students. Some students may prefer to work alone, while others may value working collaboratively in groups, which can have positive benefits for students, since they have the opportunity to socialize and learn from one another. Additionally, considering the effect that the community background can have on the school environment is also critical, given that many of the activities and resources a school can provide its students depends on the help and cooperation of the surrounding community and its members. Furthermore, parental involvement can also have a significant effect on the kinds of experiences that can be provided to the students in the varying content areas. The more involved parents are in the school, the more support teachers will have to provide enriching opportunities for students to make connections and learn. The overall school environment can also have a significant effect on the instruction and assessments used in the classroom. The school environment, like the community environment, also dictates the types of experiences and opportunities that can be provided for students to understand the content
Additionally, considering culture can give teachers insight to the ways that students learn best. While there are some cultures that are highly individualistic, other cultures tend to have a collectivistic approach, both of which can affect the preferred learning style of the students. Some students may prefer to work alone, while others may value working collaboratively in groups, which can have positive benefits for students, since they have the opportunity to socialize and learn from one another. Additionally, considering the effect that the community background can have on the school environment is also critical, given that many of the activities and resources a school can provide its students depends on the help and cooperation of the surrounding community and its members. Furthermore, parental involvement can also have a significant effect on the kinds of experiences that can be provided to the students in the varying content areas. The more involved parents are in the school, the more support teachers will have to provide enriching opportunities for students to make connections and learn. The overall school environment can also have a significant effect on the instruction and assessments used in the classroom. The school environment, like the community environment, also dictates the types of experiences and opportunities that can be provided for students to understand the content