Article Reflection The Culturally Sensitive Discipliarian
Culturally Sensitive 1 The Culturally Sensitive Disciplinarian Nadine Garcia October 28, 2003 Article Reflection #2 Culturally Sensitive 2 The Culturally Sensitive Disciplinarian A lack of appreciation and tolerance for cultural differences is often found among educators, this is a true reflection of a societal view. ... It is imperative that educators practice respect for culturally different behavior, instead of viewing behavior as right or wrong. Teachers are at risk for reacting to culturally determined behavior in ways that are insensitive, inappropriate, counterproductive, or offensive to students and their culture (McIntyre, 2002 pg. ... Educators often misread culturally different communication strategies from students as negative responses. ... Language pragmatics refers to what is considered appropriate and effective use of the language culturally (Garcia 2002, pg 417). Teaching methods that contrast with their culturally based preferred style of learning often penalizes minority students. ... To gain eye contact, Culturally Sensitive 3 an instructor may lift the student’s chin and say, “ Look at me when I’m talking to you.