Compose a 3- to 5-page essay in which you respond to the following:

In thinking systematically about your practices related to diversity, what areas would you define as your strengths, and what areas would you define as needing improvement? Support your analysis with notes from the Teaching Log and the results of the Walden Diversity Proficiency Self-Assessment.

Effective teachers are responsible for meeting the educational needs of an increasingly diverse student population. How have your values, attitudes, and dispositions been enhanced or changed regarding equitability and the belief that all students can learn? Additionally, how has this impacted your studentsâ intellectual, social, engagement, motivation, and personal development? In your response, explain connections between your professional practices and what you have learned in this program. Provide at least two specific examples.

What might you do to continue to grow and improve in reaching all students? In your answer, explain at least three action items you will put into practice to ensure that all students receive equitable opportunities to achieve and lead to positive social change. Note: These action items must be written and explained as SMART goals. Then, explain how you will monitor your progress related to these action items.