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There are a total of 33 students in the class, 15 boys and 18 girls with age ranges from 16 to 19
years old. I noticed first that they have their own group to belong to.

During Class:

In my first day of observation the class is very noisy I mean they are so loud while they are waiting
for their teacher, maybe catching up to each other what was happen yesterday, and in class some of
them are competitive, I may observed that the smart students compete and almost of his answer is
the most valid and correct. While the others just wait until they are done just a typical students
who wants the day be done. But debating is the class’s most favorite activity.
They share thoughts and ideas which excite them most.

I also notice that some of the students answer, but some don’t, but they just rise up and the
teacher helps them answer. The teacher obviously calls out the students behind because she knows
that these kids are not paying attention.

The quiet students or the ones who are quiet in general do their normal students’ stuff, some
listened to music, some stayed back played games on their phone, while others watch anime and read
their books.

Outside Class:

The students group themselves based on their interests who are close to each other; some are
interested in K-POP and Foreign Pop Culture, others are grouped because they came from the same
section/school previously and some are in the groups with same gender.

A student who’s not interacting with anyone is somewhat they want to be alone perhaps they
preferred it rather than mingle to others. Perhaps irregular student. The student is still waiting for
someone to approach him first, and still trying to learn his new environment.
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In a few days observing the class, I notice a little teacher not just because her always around with
every classmate, but his intellectual ability makes her to be the leader of the band, I saw that class
follow her maybe because admiring her as a smart one. Always try to tell the class to keep quiet
although not all listen to her. There was also a student who acts as the secretary of class even
though she’s really not. The teacher always asks her to write something on the board.

In my own perception students reaction and the people surround them that somehow satisfy them
and their teachers’ meaningful feedback.

In my own observation, there was no student who I’ve observe being left out or different. The
students celebrate differences and create bond with each other. Although there are some who’s
quite but not rejected nor left out.

The teacher influences the students to be supportive of each other and to respect each other’s’
differences by
being mindful and careful of their words, and to be available for each other as friends who are
willing to help
and be their emotional support. In addition, the teacher encourages the students accept and
appreciate each
other’s opinion and belief about a certain matter, as well as their interest, hobbies and preferences.

The teacher makes sure that she is aware of students’ individual differences through understanding their
backgrounds, learning styles, hobbies and interest. The teacher establishes friendly relationship with her
students and encouraging them to be open for communication while fostering respect in the classroom by letting
them to talk about their cultural backgrounds. The teacher also tries to integrate celebration of cultural
differences in every lesson in any way she can, for instance employing activities that allow the students learn
about each other’s culture such as sharing, role playing etc.
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 During my observation in that particular class, even though that the students are
individually different from each other, because everyone is unique their unity regarding acceptance
and appreciation of each other had made me feel comfortable. How the teacher manages diversity
in the classroom is a sign that she is very effective in developing teaching strategies that
promotes awareness and creating connection with diverse cultures. Honestly I saw that the
students are aware of and open-minded about diverse backgrounds which helped them
understand each other well. Students demonstrating confidence and independence in the class
is also a sign that the teacher is effective in fostering cultural sensitivity in the classroom.
The way they care for each other and how openly they communicate with their teacher and how
they become united in collaboration activities made me feel a sense of oneness in the classroom .