7CULTURAL VALUES AND DIVERSITY
Cultural diversity is what gives our world its richness and beauty. The differences in values that occur in different cultures translate into a wide array of perceptions on what truly matters within the world.
For educators, the ability to anticipate how lesson material and communicative messages need to be altered to suit diversity within the classroom becomes a critical skill. A multicultural audience can present one of the biggest hidden obstacles for communication, as differences in cultural values widen, the gaps between a message's intention and its impact widen with cultural gaps.
This chapter provides an overview on aspects of cultural diversity that can affect classroom dynamics. As educators develop ...
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