1. Multicultural Education
Next to parents (primary caregivers) teachers are the single most important factor in the lives of children. 8. Classroom interaction between teachers and students constitutes the major part of the educational process for most students. ... Phillips states if a teacher is to understand the whole child, he or she must become aware of the child's cultural background. Children can benefit from understanding the teacher's heritage and background also. ... Teachers and parents can take several approaches to integrate and develop a multicultural perspective. ...
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