Module 1: Culturally And Linguistically Diverse Classrooms

Question 1

Literacy

Answer 1

The competence or knowledge in a specified area

Question 2

Infusion

Answer 2

A type of interdisciplinary teaching where a topic or area is integrated into all subject areas. An example may be celebrating Shakespeare’s birthday by integrating him into every subject in school.

Question 3

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Answer 3

Creating ways in which students can connect their own cultural background. Teachers often learn from students. Connect to the language and culture.

Question 4

Culturally Relevant Pedagogy

Answer 4

Teachers displaying cultural competence, or skill at teaching in a cross-cultural setting. Relating course content to individual cultural contexts.

Question 5

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Answer 5

Flexibility and variety in how students access information, express what they know, and how to engage and motivate them

Question 6

CLD

Answer 6

Culturally and linguistically diverse