In today’s evolving world teachers and students are being exposed to the diversity of cultures. I want all my students to have the same learning opportunities, so learning about their culture would be very important. Culture can define a person’s ways of being, so this would make me want to know if certain actions cause a student act or react in a certain manner. It will be essential to understand where my students are coming from and what they will need to be successful in the classroom. I would also like to find out if culture causes a student to think in a specific way. I would like to learn how my students react when they are in contact with different cultural challenges. I would like to familiarize myself with my students’ cultural language.
Similarly, I would like to be aware of my students’ health in order to plan for unexpected events. I would like to be aware of their nutrition, medical problems, sleep deprivation, and issues at home (abuse). I would like the parent(s)/guardian(s) to update me if their child becomes ill. I would like to know if a student is taking some medication, and learn why.