Answer to Question #205900 in English for Phumzile Zondi

Question

Refer to the headline below and answer the questions that follow.

"A curriculum needs to accommodate students diversity"

1) Explain what you think the author means by this statement?

2) Use your own words to explain the differences between the terms diversity and multicultural? Give relevant examples to support your answer.

3) What constitutes a diverse classroom? In not more than 100 words, discuss any three features of your choice.

Answer 1

1) The statement means that the teaching strategies should be inclusive enough to accord more learners access.

2) Diversity goes beyond cultural aspects such as tribe and race to include children with learning disabilities and special needs. On the other hand, multiculturalism is all about tolerance to persons of different races, tribe, nationality and related aspects.

3) A diverse classroom is one that does not discriminate learners on the basis of culture or special needs. In such a classroom the teacher gives each student personalized attention depending on their needs instead of a "one approach fits all strategy."