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Human Diversity Flashcards on Chapter 8 Flashcards, created by Nathan Lapin on 09/07/2013.
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Characteristics of a Learning Community It is organized for activity, Everyone in the school participates, there is a sense that everyone belongs to the community: students, teachers, parents, administrators, support staff, volunteers, etc.
Roles Teacher, student, other adults
“teller” role; expanded to teacher as guide, coach, cheerleader Teacher
The learner Role (can be teachers as well) Student
the ability to speak two (or more) dialects and to switch easily between or among them Bidialectalism
Two types of Verbal Communication Accents and Dialects
a form of nonverbal language of signs spoken by the deaf o Used instead of a spoken language Sign Language
Range of % Nonverbal Communication Accounts for 50-90%
Functions of Nonverbal Communication to convey message, augment, contradict, or replace verbal communication
refers to the “normal” distance considered appropriate between two people speaking Proxemics
body language (e.g., gestures, facial expressions, eye contact) Kinesics
vocalizations that are not words (e.g., sighs, laughter, crying) Paralanguage
What is all Intertwined? Culture, Language, and Learning Style
Components of Learning Style Response to environment, emotionality, sensory mode for learning, social preferences, psychological demensions
How did the origins of the learning style originate? • Still a Matter of Opinion • Combination of Biological, Psychological, and Sociocultural Factors
What was the Bilingual Education act of 1968? authorized bilingual programs for students whose first language was not English.
• The 1974 Supreme Court decision that declared that school districts must provide students an education in languages that meet their needs. Lau v. Nichols
established the need to develop programs for limited English proficient students and to train special staff. Castenada vs Pickard 1981
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