At the workshop we were split into four groups and given an envelope of full of resources. We were then asked work together in our teams to create something that would help new students. Within the envelope were a number of resources such as paperclips, coloured paper, pens and pencils. My group had a good variety and amount of resources. When we presented them we could see that Brenda was quite unimpressed by what groups 4 and 5 had created however she gave the other groups lots of praise. Although what we were unaware of was that groups 4 and 5 had far less resources than us. This obviously meant that they could not complete any work to the same standard as ours, nonetheless Brenda did not take this into account. We never realised that other people had less than us because we were too focused on our own task.

This taught us that as teachers it is important to recognise that children have different backgrounds and therefore some may have limited resources which will effect their work. For example some children may not have access to the internet therefore will struggle with homework that is assigned to them. It is important to treat children equally no matter what, whether it is in or out of the classroom. This means that the children will feel important and cared for by the teacher which, in turn, will motivate them.

Favouritism in the classroom towards certain children and their work can create many problems. It can have an impact on pupils confidence in themselves and in their work which means they may not feel encouraged to work to their full potential. As well as this it may have an effect on the relationships within the classroom, making some students feel isolated. Treating children equally allows for a good working environment to be created for the pupils.

Furthermore as a teacher it is crucial to have integrity. For the children a teacher with integrity would act as an excellent role model, allowing them o have someone whom they can look up to. Mutual respect between teacher and pupil creates a positive atmosphere in the classroom as well as inspiring respect amongst the pupils themselves creating more positive relationships. Another vital aspect within a classroom should be trust. Trust between the teacher and pupil means that the pupil will feel confident to discuss anything with their teacher, whether it be problems within the class or at home. This means appropriate actions can be taken to ensure the child receives help with whatever it may be.