|
 |
|
Thursday, August 26, 2004
Multi-Cultural Conversations
Based on the content in the above websites and your own experiences, post items you think should go on a "Best Practices" list for teaching in a multicultural classroom.
Create an entry by clicking below on the word "Comments". It is very small and you won't think it is a link at all, but it really is. You will see a number in parentheses after the word "Comments" - this lets you know how many comments are currently there. When you click on the word "Comments", a new dialog box will open. Scroll to the bottom of the box to add your own comments. Click on the "Post" button and your comment will be posted. You will need to refresh the page in order to see your own posting.
Posted at 11:44 am by suzshaff
 | | | Name Joe Stumpf
November 11, 2005 01:30 PM PST
Variety is the spice of life - teaching styles should alter occasionally to accommodate variation in learning styles, although the type of course material can limit options. But perhaps the teacher should not intentionally do something that makes him or her uncomfortable
To return to an idea mentioned last time, I think, in a tense situation, that it's a good idea to try to separate, if possible, the argument from the arguer, so that there is no personal angle. You could do this by asking a person to act as "Devil's Advocates" and argue the opposite to what they may personally believe. | |
| | | Jeff Mangels
November 10, 2005 04:52 PM PST
Try putting yourself in the shoes of students from different cultures and countries. Keep this in mind when dealing with students in a multicultural classroom.
In addition, provide clear consistent course policies and remember that you, the instructor, are the leader, guide, mentor, and facilitator of the class and all class discussions and activities. | |
| | | Name Paul Duty
November 7, 2005 04:30 PM PST
We all learn in different ways. Therefore, a good teacher should use multiple teaching approaches in order to accomodate the different learning styles of his or her students. Teaching mehods should be diverse. | |
| | | K. Rebecca Thomas
November 1, 2005 05:16 PM PST
Provide students with clear objectives for what you expect them to be able to accomplish, and emphasize that, ultimately, learning is the student's own responsibility. | |
| | | Chris Koch
October 26, 2005 12:46 PM PDT
Providing opportunities for students of different backgrounds to work on a joint project has been a very effective way of dealing with cultural differences, as well as different levels of skill. I've found the students help each other when they are all pulling together for a common goal, particularly where the common goal involves both intellectual and physical challenges for them all. | |
| | | Elisa Fernandez
October 26, 2005 08:45 AM PDT
In the nursing program we have a "small lecture" session after each "large lecture". These sessions are smaller and aim to apply the concepts presented in the "large lecture". During "small lecture" students work on case studies, games, smaller groups, or practical exercices. | |
| | | Suzanne
October 25, 2005 11:39 AM PDT
Recognize any biases that we, as teachers, may bring into the classroom | |
| | | Name
October 25, 2005 08:27 AM PDT
Group work exposes students to a multiplicity of ideas and ways of doing things. This can help facilitate intellectual growth through Perry's levels with guidance. | |
| | | Name
October 20, 2005 07:28 AM PDT
Be aware of students' academic environment from their home country and the expectations that may accompany that. | |
| | | Name
October 19, 2005 07:17 AM PDT
Ask students to take a learning styles inventory at the beginning of a course | |
| | | Name
October 17, 2005 07:17 AM PDT
Best Practice:
Vary presentation style to accomodate a variety of learning styles | |
| | | Suzanne
September 8, 2005 03:45 PM PDT
Please enter your comments here. | |
|
|
|
