Three of the Teachers Below Are Using Strategies Appropriate for a Culturally

question 62

Multiple Choice

Three of the teachers below are using strategies appropriate for a culturally diverse classroom. With the textbook's discussion of ethnic and cultural diversity in mind, identify the teacher who is probably not promoting the classroom success of some of her students.

• A) Ms. Andreas forms small, multicultural groups in which students describe and compare their perspectives about a recent international conflict.
• B) Ms. Boynton uses competitive activities to get all students motivated to do their best.
• C) Ms. Champas explains that ethnic jokes are unacceptable in her classroom.
• D) Ms. Delaney makes sure she presents both the American and Mexican views of the Mexican-American War.

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