Scenario Response 2

Some of the strategies I would use to alleviate cultural miscommunications for a new student are:

• Research the student's culture and find ways to either celebrate their customs and/or traditions
• Make contact with the parents (either meeting them or by phone) and have a translator available (if needed)
• Pick culturally relevant materials and use them as appropriate
• Apologize for mistakes and correct the mistake
• Respect cultural differences (eye contact, mannerisms, voice tone, etc.)
• Be flexible and allow the student time to adjust
• Allow my curriculum to be flexible and adaptable for students of all backgrounds (make it level for everyone)