SPD_540_Diversity_and_Learning.docx Grand Canyon University Diversity and Learning Environments Reflective Essay The cultural frame of reference refers to cultural characteristics. These characteristics are determin
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SPD_540_Diversity_and_Learning.docx Grand Canyon University Diversity and Learning Environments Reflective Essay The cultural frame of reference refers to cultural characteristics. These characteristics are determined by our environments. The environments in which we live, those that we surround ourselves with often, our family heritage and background, and even gender norms. As humans, we tend to use these as a platform for making judgments. We use linguistics in a frame of reference through expression in both discussions, and writing in order to describe physical locations, etc. When I think about my own background and frames of reference, I find that I make judgments toward the state in which I live due to the massive difference in culture. As a Jew it is hard in a state like Utah to fit in (at least that is my personal perception), and unfortunately there is little access to the Jewish community here. Utah is a far cry from my home city of Los Angeles, where I had access to a large community of fellow Jews with tons of opportunities to meet others and stay connected. With that being said, I do not look at my students and think this about them or their families. This has absolutely nothing to do with my students, as I keep as much and all bias necessary out of my classroom. I personally feel as though the unintentional bias comes from more the adult than the children. I say this because as children we get our thinking and ideas from our parents and examples. Not to mention, it just is not a teacher's. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
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