How do teachers incorporate LOTE and diverse cultures within the curriculum?
The following dot points offers some suggestions: • provide an inclusive learning environment • value diversity as an integral part of the curriculum • make cultural perspectives inform the curriculum • be culturally sensitive in the construction of teaching and learning activities • use examples of a variety other cultures in the learning activities • encourage cross cultural working groups in the formal and informal learning • actively discourage ethnocentric or racist language • avoid the use of cultural stereotypes • utilise student and staff diversity in the classroom, Eg work with the LOTE teachers in the development of the curriculum/team teach • nurture collaborative learning practices for deep learning and cross-cultural critique • acknowledge cultural heritage and home languages of international students • be aware of religious and cultural celebrations of the cultural mix within your classroom • encourage students to learn another language thus giving them a perspective of t
