Which of the following teachers is most likely to struggle and fail to meet challenges of teaching in a multicultural classroom?
a. A teacher who gives significantly more positive feedback to struggling students than to privileged students
b. A teacher who places strong emphasis on academics and has high expectations combined with caring support
c. A teacher who provides context for skill learning and establishes clear reasons for needing to learn the skills
d. A teacher who balances routine skill learning with novel and complex tasks at all stages of learning
Question 2
Which teacher is appropriately applying current advice regarding learning styles research and teaching?
a. Mr. Newell is sensitive to differences in learning preferences and provides alternative paths to learning.
b. Ms. Cardova consistently uses one teaching strategy and encourages students to adapt accordingly.
c. Ms. Studdard has several African American students in her class and focuses primarily on auditory presentation of information to help these students learn.
d. Mr. Delgado uses a highly structured approach in teaching because he believes it prepares students for the workplace.
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