I should not make assumptions about a students' interests based off of immutable traits such as gender. Example, I will not assume that a male nursing student would not be interesting in going into labor and delivery.
I learned two key things:
As an instructor, I must plan my lesson flow to meet the needs of each learner. Strategies I used as a K-12 educator for differentiated instruction and assessment carry over to higher education. (I can adjust them so that students do not feel as it they are being treated like children.) Also, my plan cannot be rigid, I must be able to modify and adjust based on how students are engaging the content.
Second, I must be careful to be self-aware of the inner bias and stereotypes I hold due to gender. For example, I can find myself asking the males in my class to do helpful tasks for me because they are "taller" or "stronger." I need to think before I speak.
It is important to acknowledge cultural and learning differences in student, so you as the instructor have the opportunity to adjust your teaching methods to encompass more interaction from all students.
The negative effects of stereotyping
generalizations are usually not accurate
It's not what I learned, but what I understood about the difference between Individual vs Stereotype. Treating students as unique individuals allows them to express themselves freely, fostering creativity and confidence. Stereotypes, on the other hand, can create pressure for students to conform, which may limit their true potential and growth
to be sensitive and inclusive
Cultural Diversity is an important concept to maintain as we progress toward cultural competence and cultural humility.
