As a potential hairdressing teacher, I am passionate about promoting equality and valuing diversity. Every learner who enters my classroom is an individual and will be treated as such. It is my responsibility to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and respected regardless of their background, race, gender, religion or sexual orientation. By acknowledging and celebrating our differences, we can create a positive learning experience that encourages mutual respect and understanding.
My overarching philosophy is to take an inclusive approach with every learner, regardless of their social, cultural, and religious background. It is my job to enable each learner to achieve their best potential. To accomplish this, I will first gather knowledge about each learner who will be attending and conduct a baseline assessment of their learning styles and needs. These may include:
- VISUAL – learners who need to see work presented through PowerPoint or handouts.
- AURAL – learners who are best suited to listening and talking.
There are different types of learners, such as those who are best suited to reading and writing (READ/WRITE) and those who prefer practical activities and using their hands (KINAESTHEIC). Understanding these learning styles, also known as VARK, can help me in my classroom by informing how I layout the classroom and plan individualized work for each learner. To ensure effective training, I will use the four stages of the training cycle: identifying learning needs, designing appropriate training, delivering the training, and evaluating its effectiveness.
Therefore, in my role as the learners’ teacher, I will ensure that all my learners are treated fairly and have equality of opportunity. This does not mean that all my learners will be treated the same, but I will recognize their needs that can be met in different ways. I value diversity and do not discriminate against individuals based on their age, gender, sexuality, ability, religion, race, family circumstances or social backgrounds. In my classroom, I welcome equality and diversity to ensure each learner and others are treated fairly.
