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Psychology Applied to Teaching,
Eleventh Edition
Jack Snowman, Southern Illinois University
Robert Biehler
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Thought Questions
Chapter 5: Addressing Cultural And Socioeconomic Diversity
- What are some characteristics that contribute to student diversity? To what extent do you feel prepared as a future teacher to address these various characteristics, especially those characteristics that differ from your own? What resources are available to teachers for addressing issues of diversity?
- Why is it harmful to create expectations for students based on race, gender, or economic status? What potential implications can these teacher expectations have on student achievement?
- Taking issues of social development into account, why is it important for students to learn about student diversity? How can students act as resources for their peers' understanding of student diversity? What role can you play as a teacher in facilitating this process?
- What are the benefits of multicultural teaching for the teacher and the students? How do you see multicultural teaching fitting in with your own approach to teaching? What are some examples of ways you could implement multicultural education in your future classroom?
- What are some ways that technology can be used to address issues related to student diversity, multicultural teaching, and bilingual education?
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