EDUP3073

MUHAMMAD AKMAL
NUR AIDA NABILA
NURIN ALIA
 Question 4
Explain the characteristics of a cultural
friendly teacher from the behavioural aspect.
 A teacher who…
Acknowledges the cultural heritages of
different ethnic groups, both as legacies that
affect students’ dispositions, attitudes, and
approaches to learning and as worthy
content to be taught in the formal
curriculum.
Humble and sensitive of students’ well-being
regardless of their background. Always reflecting
his/her actions and work towards shifting mindset
into ones that are culturally inclusive and open
minded to allow him/herself to be caring towards
the students.
Impose qualities as a good role model. Such as coming to
class on time, clean and tidy and rational.
Able to adopt and adapt varieties of instructional
approaches to meet the needs of students from various
cultural groups.
Should avoid racist comments and feedback (Open
minded).
Have good command of their subject matter and possess
effective teaching skills.
Understand how to use appropriate levels of technology
in the classroom.
Know how to motivate, communicate, and work
effectively with students who have different levels of
skills and come from culturally diverse backgrounds.
 Other characteristics
 Stay alert and aware of surrounding situation
 Systematic in planning and evaluating
 Patient in handling students from all backgrounds
 Good time management
 Effective communication
HOW TO APPLY THIS
CHARACTERISTICS?
1. Use a variety of methods to create learning groups.
Group composition can have a significant impact on
group functioning, which is why it’s always wise to have
a variety of methods on hand. Try assigning students
heterogeneously across race, gender, or class, or mix
them up randomly and see what happens.
2. Be careful about the comments made during class lectures,
discussions, recitation sessions, etc.
Be aware of the fact that comments that are not fully
explained may inadvertently invoke stereotypes or
promote inaccurate conclusions. Similarly, skewed
examples of religious, historical, or other events have the
potential to lead students to believe that inaccuracies
are truths.
HOW TO APPLY THIS
CHARACTERISTICS?
3. Be open to students’ reactions to course material, even
when you feel uncomfortable with the manner in
which they are expressed.
Be prepared for students to publicly challenge
inaccurate information about particular groups that
appears in class readings, films, etc. Students may
react strongly upon hearing what they perceive to be
inaccurate and negative information about their
group. Giving serious consideration to students’
views that are in the “minority” will encourage
students to respond honestly about issues while
also encouraging students to think more broadly
about issues.