Issues around cultural diversity in classroom Diversity in a classroom can be a rewarding experience for students, as it could increase their awareness of other cultures and teach them how to collaborate with people from different backgrounds. However, diversity can also be challenging for teachers because it requires them to use an informed approach to developing a positive and inclusive classroom environment and adjust the lessons to the needs of all students. When I was in school, there were a lot of students in my class who came from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. For example, we had two students from immigrant families whose first language was not English, as well as several Indigenous students. We also had children from different socio-economic backgrounds, including those from low-income families. As the majority of the students were white and from middle-class families, students from other backgrounds were seen as different and sometimes struggled to communicate or blend in with the rest of the class. Unfortunately, my school did not address these students’ differences in any formal way. However, some teachers attempted to facilitate communication with students from immigrant families by engaging them in discussion and encouraging them to develop their English skills. This was particularly helpful for one of the students, who had the opportunity to improve her English skills. Others, however, were shy to participate in the conversation and made little progress with their language skills. My classmates did not try to address the cultural, socio-economic, and linguistic differences, which led to students forming several different small groups. There was also a problem of bullying in my school, and students from diverse backgrounds were often targeted by bullies. Thus, I believe that my school and teachers did not address classroom diversity appropriately. I think it would be more practical if the school has taken action against the bullying of students from minority groups and taught students about cultural diversity and communicating with people from various backgrounds. Providing English lessons for students from immigrant families would also help to promote communication. Finally, I believe that the school could offer extra-curricular activities aimed at improving children’s awareness of other cultures. This could assist in addressing barriers to communication and facilitate a sense of community while also teaching students to respect those who are different in any way. Overall, if I had to teach a class that has students from diverse backgrounds, I would aim to ensure that all students get equal opportunities to learn. To do that, I would partner with children from all backgrounds and their parents to develop a suitable curriculum. I would also apply teaching methods that promote discussion in the classroom, which would help to engage students from different cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds. I would also partner with school leaders to develop and implement an effective strategy for preventing bullying and promoting cultural awareness in all students through extra-curricular events and activities.