Section 5.5: Assignment

 

1. Please explain in your own words the difference between cultural stereotyping and being culturally sensitive. Why is this distinction important with regard to teaching and learning?

 

2. Give one example each of how Native and non-Native learners may differ in terms of:

 

1. Language
2. Preferred learning routines
3. Preferred learning style

 

3. What are three ways that you could incorporate Native culture into learning sessions?

 

4. The Talking Circle Exercise is an excellent icebreaker for a group of learners. Describe how might you extend this exercise to include:

 

a)     a writing activity, and

b)     a computer activity

 

5.      What are three ways that your approach to teaching a group of Native learners might differ from a group of non-Native students?

 

6.      Explain in your own words why it is important to be aware of cultural differences in learners, and adapt our teaching strategies in light of these differences?

 

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