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piesebel · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Describe at least two different strategies Mr. Beezley might use that would be compatible with the children's cultural background.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

In general, to what extent is it appropriate for teachers to adjust their expectations and teaching practices to the cultural backgrounds of their students?

What will be an ideal response?

gcook · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Such strategies as cooperative learning, peer tutoring, and reciprocal teaching are compatible with the cooperative spirit of Navajo culture. Mr. Beezley might also relate classroom subject matter to typical day-to-day tasks in children's livesin other words, to tasks that are authentic.

Answer to Question 2

Central to the discussion of this question is the idea that students' learning is paramount, and any accommodation to students' cultural backgrounds that promotes such learning is desirable.