Answer to Question #301326 in Sociology for Mthoga

Question

QUESTION 2

Answer all the following three questions (use the correct numbers provided):

2.1 Discuss how you would create an environment in your class that supports positive

intercultural contact that is conducive to learning. (10)

2.2 What would you teach learners to enable them to become effective group members. (5)

2.3 Write a paragraph on how you intend establishing a positive classroom climate with

reference to the application of the 20-step discipline model.

Answer 1

2.1

Assisting and guiding each student to have a self-reflection that will enable to develop their cultural identities.

Allowing the students to form groups based on diverse cultural identities. This will assist them to share and interchange their diverse cultures with others.

Keep rearranging the classroom periodically to ensure that all students get to interact with each other. This simple but effective task facilitates an inclusive learning environment.

Develop and encourage team work among students. This is a way of promoting a class-wide community.

Making arrangements to interact with other students from different regions or countries who are undertaking the same course. Set up an online Skype lesson where students are able to see other students and collaborate with them while working on assignments.

2.2

I would share with students my logics and the importance of being in a group.

Give each groups instructions and guidelines of running a group.

Facilitating forms of united groups.

Give each group a clear explanation of the task.

Set the best ground for an effective and efficient interactions among the students.

Give room for students to ask questions.

2.3 

First and foremost I will incorporate team-building into my class plans. Prioritize on behavior recognition by rewarding desirable behaviors and correcting undesirable behaviors. This will assist in preserving a conducive atmosphere for an effective classwork activities. Even harsh actions taken as a result of the consequences, as well as team-supporting measures, will be used effectively to restore or create a conducive classroom environment.