The textbook speaks of a cultural mismatch that may interfere with a student's ability to succeed in a traditional classroom. Describe the types of mismatches that might occur related to each of these traditional educational practices:
a. The daily school time schedule
b. The use of Standard English
c. Whole-class questionandanswer sessions
d. Classroom competition
Question 2
Robert is a 15-year-old boy who has attended U.S. schools since he began kindergarten at age 5 . With this fact in mind, identify the task that is most likely to require Robert's fluid intelligence rather than his crystallized intelligence.
a. Finding Egypt on a map
b. Solving a new kind of puzzle
c. Applying algebra to a mathematical word problem
d. Writing a persuasive essay on a current issue in the news
Cultural values Exercise
Sample Student Externship Form
Cultural Coherence and Diversity
Cultural food preferences often influence food choices.
Child Development: A Cultural Approach
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