Multi-Cultural Differences In Teaching

The understanding of diversity and difference is an important issue for educators to know and understand as every student is unique and different. Before one can truly teach, they need to understand and know who they are teaching as students will come to school with differing abilities, experiences, capabilities and knowledge within their ‘virtual schoolbag’ (Thomson, 2002, p. 2). As such, the Australian curriculum (2013, p.3) is designed to promote fairness, equity, and excellence in teaching with an engaging and relevant curriculum. Equipping students with ethical integrity, cross-cultural understanding, and skills to cope with life’s challenges. While, creating meaningful learning experiences for students in a holistic approach and recognising …show more content…
With an ever changing society in a country that has a population of 44 percent of immigrants or children born from immigrant parents. It is evident that Australia is very much a multicultural society (Lawrence, Brooker & Goodnow, 2012, p. 75). A child’s development advances under the guidance of adults, and it is up to the age of seven years that children are most influenced to be accepting, tolerant and acceptance of diverse cultures. Therefore, it is essential they are taught in an integrated, holistic and inclusive approach during this critical time. (Siraj-Blatchford and Clark, 2004, p. 25). Teachers can build on the knowledge that students bring to the classroom from their families, community and culture by allowing them to open up the contents of their schoolbag (Hedges, 2011, p. 29). Exploring the cultural ideology of the student to bridge the gaps between school and home, eliminating dual socialisation (Lawrence et al., 2012, p. 79). Always demonstrating acceptance by embracing diversity and inviting family members to share aspects of their lives and culture (McDevitt, Ormrod, Cupit, Chandler and Aloa’s 2013, p. 4). In-class discussions aids in educating students of differences amongst classmates working towards an anti-bias, multicultural …show more content…
The direct impact that a student’s socio-economic status has on their learning. Challenging of, and the effects of gender inequality and stereotyping. Along with, the diversity of cultures and importance of an inclusive, anti-bias classroom. Thereby, understanding how these variances impact on a student’s knowledge and learning whilst investing in their strengths. Focusing on what they can do, and at the same time creating a scaffold on which they can grow, learn and develop while applying differentiation instruction. Modelling an inclusive, holistic learning environment with the knowledge that high self-esteem has a direct correlation to a student’s academic