Exit Slip: Role models and equity in the classroom - the media

The media plays a role in almost everything that goes on in the world, and for this reason I believe it is important for us to consider its role in the classroom, especially as a prospective teacher. I personally feel that the media plays its biggest role by instilling a certain attitude around schools, classrooms, and most importantly students, all prior to them even entering the classroom. They are given preconceptions about "coping with back to school stress" instead of being "excited to go back to school" just as an example. Furthermore, certain subjects are deemed to be "better for males or females" than others. The list goes on about some of the ways the media influences student's feelings towards school but I believe the media has the potential to generate joy and enthusiasm about school just as easily. The benefits of this would be that students will want to come to school and enjoy their time in whichever subjects they wish to take. As a teacher, I believe in fostering a classroom that generates curiosity and passion in students and I believe that media can be a brilliant tool in helping this cause.

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