Mr. Presley, a history teacher, learns that students from some ethnic groups behave in ways that may make some educational tasks more difficult than others. In order to enhance the learning potential of his students, he provides them with the opportunity to engage in a variety of different tasks that help them learn about different cultural groups. Mr. Presley is increasing the students' capacity to understand the world better by applying the concept of:
A. the jigsaw classroom.
B. issues-centered education.
C. culturally relevant education.
D. empowerment.
Answer: C
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