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Discussion for Chapter 8

Discussion for Chapter 8

Q Instructions: Choose one question to answer. Then, comment on one classmate's submission 1. What are the three characteristics of linguistically diverse classrooms? When have you seen them in action? What is the look, feel, and sound in such classrooms? 2. Describe what is new and different about the pedagogy of linguistically diverse classrooms. Which types of pedagogy can be utilized? Discuss the origins of such pedagogies. When have students seen or experienced them in action? 3. What is the role of adults or students in linguistically diverse classrooms? When have you seen or experienced these roles? 4. In what ways can content knowledge be utilized in linguistically diverse classrooms?

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So far, we have heard about cultural diversity in classroom but increasingly schools across USA are also becoming linguistically diverse. Linguistic diversity is necessary in the classroom as it enhances the aspect of inclusiveness. The first important characteristics of a linguistically diverse classroom is that it helps to integrate family languages and cultures in the pedagogical resources that helps in teaching.