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Mrs. Evans is a new teacher in a diverse community. The students in her classroom come from a broad range of racial and ethnic groups. About one-fourth of her students are immigrants from other countries. Altogether they represent many cultural backgrounds. Her principal advises Mrs. Evans to use culturally relevant pedagogy. Mrs. Evans is not sure what the principal means, but she wants to learn. She comes to you for help.

1. First, explain culturally relevant pedagogy.

2. Then describe specific actions Mrs. Evans should take to apply guidelines for culturally relevant pedagogy.

Explanation / Answer

1.Culturally relevant pedagogy is basically teacher's cultural competence in class. It is used in a class of students from different cultural backgrounds . It helps the students to relate their course material with their own culture . This technique is administered by the teacher in the class so that students learn and grasp better in class. It helps the student to improve academically .

2. Some of the techniques the teacher can use are :

(i) legitimize student's real life experiences

(ii) provide with different example from different cultures

(iii) give culturally specific instructions in class

(iv) encourage cooperative learning

(v) link students stories , history and worlds with subject contrnt. .

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