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Communicating Cross-Culturally: What Teachers Should Know
Ways of Knowing
some cultures learn though "non-academic" sources
some cultures learn through research in libraries and online
Ways of Solving Problems
Cultures reason differently
Cultures solve problems based on their distinct values
Ways of Communicating Non-Verbally
In some cultures students don't make eye contact with the teacher out of respect
in other cultures students will smile if they do not understand the material
Ways of Using Symbols
Symbols can be unique to cultures
Symbols should be well understood
Misinterpretations can lead to problems
Ways of Dealing with Conflicts
Some Cultures view conflict as a positive things
people in the U.S. usually try to deal with conflicts directly
Some cultures view conflict as a negative thing
some Asian cultures view conflict as an embarrassment
Ways of Learning
Students in other Cultures often learn from just teacher lectures (Teacher Centered)
Students in the U.S. often work in groups (Student Centered)
Different Cultures learn in different ways
