Entrance Slip - Things that can make you feel welcome or unwelcome in a classroom

The things that can make me feel welcome in a classroom does not strictly depend on the subject. Being an international student, and a future educator, I can visualize a few things that can provide a welcoming atmosphere to students. We need to embrace every's student background and history rather than tolerate it. It should be a genuine interest from part of the teacher and from your peers. Embracing other's culture creates a supportive environment for everyone.

On the other hand, things that can foster a hostile environment may be related to not providing an inclusive atmosphere. If we as teachers create a competitive classroom, or a place where we challenge or question our classmates beliefs, we can generate an unwelcoming space.  if we continue building traditional stereotypes we will not see any change, so understanding the power and influence that we as educators have is of vital importance. We have to allow students to be wrong, and embracing alternatives.