Guidelines for Teachers Who Work
with Children from Different Cultures
- Gain a better understanding of
a child's background by working closely with their parents.
- When conflicts arise, do not make
quick judgements, but try to understand exactly what happened because injustice
will increase negative feelings between children of different races.
- Be aware that children may experience
a high degree of stress during acculturation and try to help alleviate the
stress.
- Be patient and provide positive
reinforcement to children who are learning English.
- Learn to understand the child's
body language to facilitate communication.
- Be aware that it takes time to
learn a new learning style and classroom behavior.
- Encourage children from another
culture to share their traditions, customs, food, etc. with the rest of the
class as this will foster mutual understanding.
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