Understanding Cultural Differences and Integrating Students in Diverse Classrooms

Gosia Mroz Secondary

This workshop draws on cross-cultural research and shows how understanding students’ culture can help teachers address cultural differences in classroom behaviors, such as class participation, opinion sharing, wait time, eye contact, tardiness, and absenteeism. The presentation offers plenty of time for discussion, and it also gives examples of role-play activities and simulations that can be used in the classroom.

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM 11/22, 2024 Fall Conference, Friday Nov 22nd
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