As a future educator, I have come to realize how important it is to recognize both the similarities and differences between different people. Everyone has their own unique background, and with it comes their own unique story. Recognizing why people are the way they are is imperative for me, as I plan to become a future educator. I have created a Venn Diagram (link below) that both compares and contrasts my ELL student, W., and I. This in particular is key for me in understanding what exactly makes the two of us different, as well as what brings the two of us together.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wI4l_rKK4K4enYu8qfMBzkcr7d7F7RX2vguOctUnNFU/edit
Alex, I appreciate your thoughts about similarities and differences. My experience tells me that we have so many things in common (e.g., growth, development, love of self and family) and the differences (e.g., cultural practices, foods, leisure pursuits) make life interesting.
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