DIVERSITIES

I have been asked how will I integrate diversity in the classroom considering adult learner, aboriginal learners, learners with different orientation and abilities, and other points of differences exists.

I knew that with the hype on diversities and some of them definitely misplaced. I said that, "Diversity is our greater common denominator as Canadians." 

I arrived in Canada in the summer of 2010 from the Philippines. I'm as diverse as any other Canadians that were born here or have arrived from some where in the last 30 years or recently.
Some Canadians have diversities that are not physically visible and these diversities are as valid as other protected areas of difference.

The fact that this is seldom acknowledged brings to the point that everyone of us is unique. That diversity is not just about providing preferential treatment to those that are historically marginalized or excluded or experienced inequities. We have the whole spectrum of diversities for which everyone must respect and recognize if we want to live and work harmoniously and effectively together as communities.

Having said that, I heard the loudest agreement from the questioning group. We agree that diversity is our common bond so let's make this diversity our greatest asset not a hindrance to building up common goals.