Without diversity, life would be so boring… MR. ARIES C.

AMANO, Resource Speaker as he shares his

expertise, tips and strategies he used in his class. (pwedeng caption, paiksiin pa. HAHA)

CNHS Teachers who attended the 4th School Learning Action Cell (SLAC) expected that after the
discussion, they can strengthen their knowledge about how students differ with the use of their approaches
to learning and create instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners, September 27.
It is extremely important to recognize and accommodate all aspects of diversity,” Mr. Arnel C. Evangelista
emphasized as he explained the value of this training to everyone as they teach diverse learners everyday.
Diversity is the inclusion of different types of people in a group or organization. Although some diversity
within the classroom is obvious, some forms are not automatically visible. Students come from different
racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds as well as different learning styles, different levels of
motivation, and different opinions.
Ms. Janice M. Bagnes served as the Master of the Ceremony.

The session started through a prayer led by AP 9 teacher, Mrs. Silvestra S. Etejo followed by the singing
of a Nationalistic song conducted by Mrs. Ederlina C. Umali.
It was followed by the roll call of participants led by Ms. Joyce Anne B. Garcia. She instructed the
participants to introduce their team per subject in any collaborative presentation they know. Varied
presentations were presented as if they were really diverse learners. Everyone enjoyed how the activity
went.
After the roll call, Mr. Arnel Evangelista gave his opening remarks. Then, Ms. Jessa P. Aguila introduced
the speaker.

(Ung may registration)

According to K.P Gerlach, “Our task is to provide an education for the kinds of kids we have, not the kinds
of kids we used to have, or we want to have, or the kids that exist in our dreams.” This has been the line of
the speaker when he started is talk about diversity of learners.
All people have many different types of intelligences. The multiple intelligences are interpersonal,
intrapersonal, linguistic, mathematical and logical, visual and spatial, kinesthetic, musical, naturalist and
spiritual and moral. By being specific and attentive, teachers plan to incorporate all of these intelligences
within their lesson plans and classroom environment. Somehow, this alone will encourage students to think
outside of the box, and be eager to learn unknown skills and traits.
Beforehand, attendees signed in the Registration sheet and there were participants who
attended in the said training.
(Presentation of Activities)
As a teacher in today’s society, it is important to be versatile and flexible. In this part of the training, the
teachers presented varied strategies and techniques they use in class. They presented activities that fuel
reflection and by holding discussions that explore unity even where differences do in fact exist. Some things
that they plan to do or they actually do to promote diversity include; establishing expectations, and by
playing ice-breaker and team-building games. By encouraging conversation, inviting guest speakers, and
including activities that explore many different cultural viewpoints and customs were also included in their
list.

(Ung may group discussion)

It is evident that as an educator it is important that students must feel comfortable, safe, and accepted in
order to ensure development and learning. This is the focus of the discussion per team as they have their
brainstorming about the activities that they us in each lesson they have. Diversity is something that will be
forever present within the classroom through the innovative and appropriate strategies used by the teacher.
By utilizing differentiated instruction techniques, they are able to influence and bond with more students.
The majority of classrooms include students from various backgrounds as well as different learning styles.
Teachers can support a diverse group by recognizing strengths and weaknesses and also by encouraging
students to accept each other regardless of differences.

Last part.
“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.” The concluding lines
of the speaker that gives impact to the participants.
The School Learning Action Cell 4th Session was ended by giving of certificate to the speaker and to the
participants led by Mrs. Rohna B. Jarina, School L & D Coordinator. It was then followed by giving of
insights by the select participants and after that, G9 teacher Leader, Mrs Rhea S. Sadsad gave her closing
remarks.
Indeed, this training was a success since immeasurable learnings were gained.

Insights...
What I learned from this session was that as a modern educator, I must provide an array of different learning
tools suited for each kind of learner. Since technology plays a key role in students’ learning, educational
tools help us manage diverse learning styles based on their profiles: their interests, abilities, learning levels,
and struggles. Thus, incorporating such tools in a classroom may give us a great way to meet the learning
needs of all our students.