Diversity is when individuals differ in race, ethnicity, gender, class, language, religion, ability, geography, and/or age. Teachers will be required to teach diverse classes with a variety of cultures and diversity. It is important for teachers to first learn how learning occurs to effectively teach all students in a diverse classroom. According to Moore (2009), learning is defined as “a relatively permanent change in an individual's performance ability as a result of experience or practice” (p.61). Learning is a complex process of acquiring and using information that occurs in the brain. Each person learns differently and at different paces. According to Culyer and Ebert (2008), “there is no age at which all people are at the same intellectual level at both starting point and attainment level. Therefore, you can expect all students in your class to represent a range of intellectual abilities” (p.84). Some of the most crucial information for a developing teacher is knowing that all students learn at different levels and that all students will not be at the same level. All learning occurs in the brain via neurological connections. The brain constantly changes and grows from conception to birth and even after birth. The brain is made up of neurons which are nerve cells that carry signals by being connected to each other. According to Santrock (2009), “[t]he connectivity between neurons increases, creating new neural pathways” during a child's first year of life. Researchers have discovered an intriguing aspect of synaptic connections. Nearly twice as many of these connections are made as will ever be used” (p.148). Synaptic “flowering and pruning” happens with… middle of the paper… students and their interest in keeping them motivated to learn. Learning should be encouraged by all teachers. Learning is a complex process that occurs in a diverse society. Works Cited Culyer, R. C., & Ebert, S. E. (2008). School: Introduction to Education (2nd ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.Eliot, L. (2010). The myth of pink and blue brains. Educational Leadership, 68(3), 32-36. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.Gurian, M. (2010) Boys and girls learn differently! A guide for teachers and parents (10th ed.). New York, NY: Jossey-Bass. King, K., Gurian, M., & Stevens, K. (2010). Gender schools. Educational Leadership, 68(3), 38-42. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.Moore, K.D. (2009) Effective Teaching Strategies: From Theory to Practice (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.Santrock, J.R. (2009) Children (2nd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.