Hello everyone!  

I think some learners were uncomfortable because the song that learners were singing was not understood by all the learners as they do not all speak the same language and that made it a bit hard for them to enjoy the activity or to fully participate in the activity. One activity made some learners uncomfortable because what was happening or was required went against her religion e.g. she is not allowed to dance in front of boys or to dance to certain music.

Some of the learners could have a very low self-esteem and will feel like they are unable to do certain things like dance infront of others, or they can also feel that they are being judged. Learners can also be very shy to partake in certain activities that involves them doing it infront of the whole class or they have a fear that they will be ridiculed by their peers. The learners in the classroom is diverse, their religion, languages, cultures may allow some things and may not allow other things. If the class activities goes against the rules of their cultures, religions etc. it can cause them to feel uncomfortable because they may not participate in the activities and they will not enjoy the activity. The language that is being used can also be a barrier and make it hard for learners to understand what is being said or done. The activities may also be difficult for learners to do due to certain disabilities.  

In the future, I think it would be wise to take into consideration the different types of learners in your classroom. Get the parents of the children involved and ask them about the things learners are allowed to do and what things learners are not allowed to do. Develop activities that is inclusive and still respects and celebrates the differences between learners. An example is to develop an activity where one group of learners sings, another group plays instruments and the other group dances. For the learners with disabilities, assign a peer that can help them do movements and for language, teach the songs to learners in different languages.

Diverse learner profiles can be accommodated by including all the different learning styles in all our classroom activities/lesson plans. The learners different cultures, backgrounds and religious differences should be taken into consideration at all times. We must beware of marginalizing learners, this will make them feel excluded and not valued. We must create a learning environment where all learners feel safe, accepted, loved and welcome.

Thank you for reading and please remember to stay safe!