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ERIC TITLE NUMBER: ED334824 AUTHOR: Davis, Margaret, Ed.; O'Brien, Maryann, Ed.
TITLE: Common Competencies: The Promise of
Linguistic/Cultural Diversity.
YEAR PUBLISHED: 1990
NOTE: 48 p.
ABSTRACT: This publication is intended for mainstream
teachers and school administrators involved in the
education of language minority students, and describes
professional competencies necessary to capitalize on the
linguistic and cultural strengths inherent in a culturally
diverse population. The materials included are designed for
both training and evaluation of current practice. An
introductory section outlines the educational philosophy
and principles underlying the booklet's content and intent.
The second section provides information that may help in
understanding the process and the difficulties of second
language acquisition. Section three discusses the role of
the teacher and administrator in the process of
acculturation, at both social and linguistic levels. The
fourth section offers vignettes of a variety of effective
teaching techniques and strategies. Some give insight into
a teaching moment, and others describe complex and
carefully designed programs. Topics include: enriching the
study of humanities; using cross-generational interviewing;
engaging the student's interest and acceptance;
investigation-based science instruction; peer tutoring in
a writing center; bringing culturally diverse students
together to share experiences;
and keeping student attitudes positive. The final section
provides a list of questions teachers can ask themselves in
evaluating their classroom and teaching style. Contains 28
references. (MSE)
KEY DESCRIPTORS: Administrator-Education; Cultural
Differences; Curriculum-Development;
Educational-Philosophy;
Humanities-; Inquiry-; Intergenerational-Programs;
International-Educational-Exchange; Peer-Teaching; Second
Language-Instruction; Second-Language-Learning; Teacher
Education; Tutorial-Programs
KEY DESCRIPTORS: *Acculturation-; *Administrator
Qualifications; *Cultural-Pluralism; *Educational
Strategies; *Limited-English-Speaking; *Teaching-Skills
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