Define culture. What is it? What are the potential problems for teachers in addressing cultural issues? What are the ways that teachers can present diverse cultures in their classrooms in a positive manner?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Attitudes, values, belief systems, norms and traditions shared by a particular group of people that collectively form their heritage
Potential problems: generalization and stereotyping
Positive manner: Celebrate individual differences, understand individuals through multiple perspectives, be sensitive to cultural heritage of each student, attempt to provide educational experiences that are culturally relevant and appropriate
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