One of the first responsibilities of a culturally competent teacher, who wants to prevent cross-cultural dissonance, is to ________.

A. talk to parents of students in the classroom about the culture of their homes
B. understand their students' cultures
C. understand how culture shapes teachers' own attitudes and behaviors
D. understand the district's cultural expectations


Answer: B

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