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I think that because the Elementary Classroom is becoming way more diverse than it has been in the past it is absolutely essential for Math teachers to use a method of teaching that will allow every single student the opportunity and support they need to learn math along with every other subject they are learning in school. I think that the content in this class, although at time frustrating, is worth learning and will be very beneficial in each of our future classrooms. I think that it is absolutely important that every single student feels like they can learn in their classroom. When students feel like they are given opportunities to learn and feel comfortable with the support they are given they will succeed not only in the classroom but also in other areas of their lives.

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It is very important to discuss the concept of teaching diverse learners because this population is increasing in our schools. Students are now being diagnosed more often than before with ADD, ADHD, etc. and these are the types of students that we will have to make modifications and implications in our lesson plans for so all students can be successful in the setting we provide. When i was in school i cannot recall any situations where my teachers made implications for other students in the classroom and i think that is why so many students were falling behind. If students are well trained on how to make implications to their lesson plans it will be beneficial for not only the students but the teachers as well. Personally, if i would of had teachers that would have meet my needs better i think i would have a better feeling about my education, in elementary school i was the girl that never wanted to go to school. It got so bad that my counselor had to come to my house and pick me up for school because i had no motivation to get up and go. I think if my teachers would have helped me more and would have made modifications, i could have understanded the material being taught and i wouldnt have had such negative feelings towards school. I know that as a teacher i will be accomodating to all students needs, it may be difficult but there are tools, professional development opportunities, and other teachers that can help you learn how to meet all students needs. Overall i enjoyed talking about this topic, i just wish we would get more opportunities to see students with problems/issues/ and struggles in the classroom so we would know how to implement all of the modifications we add to our lesson plans.