Many of this teacher's mistakes are based on his failure to understand
the varied cultures of his students, and much of the film is about how he, other teachers, and the students themselves struggle with their very different cultures and value systems.
Not exact matches
Principal mentors help their mentees identify unique school
cultures, the
varied roles
of search committee members (parents,
students, teachers, central office administrators, consultants), and what must be said — rather than what not to say — to gain the advantage.
School
cultures will be created, based on educational philosophies or on the concentration
of students of distinctive socioeconomic and racial and ethnic groups in one school or another, and these
varying cultures will have educational consequences.
How can we compare one school to another in a city that educates over one million
students — children with differing backgrounds,
cultures, home lives, home languages, and
varying degrees
of special needs?
Through the use
of textbook and document - based primary and secondary source readings, interactive activities, historical fiction, videos, and research projects, the
students develop a rich understanding
of the
varying cultures while becoming more adept at critical thinking and analysis, note taking, research, essay writing, class discussion, and both independent and collaborative study skills.
Contributing to the poor perception
of school
culture, less than half
of all
students report that they feel discipline at their school is fair, and experiences
vary widely by self - reported race / ethnicity.
According to the articles «Integrated Schools: Finding a New Path» (Gary Orfield, Erica Frankenberg, and Genevieve Siegel - Hawley, p. 22) and «Overcoming Triple Segregation» (by Patricia Gándara, p. 60), segregation by ethnic background
of public schools in the United States is on the upswing, a reality which limits minority
students» prospects for a high - quality education and all
students» prospects for learning to work and interact with
students from
varied cultures.
SERVICE POLICY • Tours are conducted at times and days to suit clients e.g. weekend trips to cater for full time
students • Itineraries are designed to be good value and fun • Sightseeing, activities and commentary are
varied for each tour • Emphasis on the natural beauty,
culture and fun
of Australia • Drivers and guides are trained and experienced in communicating with non-native speakers
of English • All driver guides have First Aid Certificates
Students get all the benefits
of articling at a large firm (legal research tools,
varied work assignments and a rich educational program) while enjoying the
culture and feel
of a much smaller firm (work / life balance, a friendly, collegial atmosphere and a true «open - door» policy from the most junior associates to the most senior partners).
Student participation is often steeped in the experience
of the clients they serve at the clinic, and results in thoughtful discussions on
varied topics, such as the legal system often being a foreign
culture to clients, the pursuit
of effective, empowering advocacy on behalf
of women with diverse experiences, and the tools available to responsibly work in community.
Demonstrated history
of successful team leadership while providing engaging and effective academic instruction to
students of varied backgrounds,
cultures, learning styles, and abilities.