What are some examples of conflicts and compatibilities between home and school cultures?
Some cultures value behaviors that aren’t accepted in a school setting. Differences in conducting interpersonal relationships may be misunderstood. Holiday customs may interfere with attendance and lead to written notices home regarding time spent in the classroom. Different cultures have differing values placed on education. Some cultures are taught that education is vitally important. They develop behaviors and attitudes that are more in line with school rules and expectations. What is the school’s role in the development of gender differences? Schools, family, and the environment mold children into gender schemas (knowledge about what it means to be male or female). Schools tend to have gender biased textbooks, where males and females are portrayed in a stereotypical fashion. Video and computer games used in the classroom contain more boys than girls. What is effective teaching in bilingual education classrooms? Teaching bilingual students to read in their native language can help t
