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Human Diversity in Education Book Cover
Human Diversity in Education: An Integrative Approach, 4/e
Kenneth H. Cushner, Kent State University, Kent
Averil McClelland, Kent State University, Kent
Philip Safford, Case Western Reserve University
Developing Learning Communities: Language and Learning Style

Focus Questions





1

Do you remember learning to talk? If not, why not?
2

Think of occasions when you were speaking to someone and they seemed not to understand what you meant? What do you think the reason was?
3

What is the difference between and accent and a dialect?
4

Have you ever been speaking to someone who was standing too close to you for your comfort? Why do you think you felt uncomfortable?
5

How do you learn best? If faced with the need to learn something new, what would you do (e.g., read about it, talk to someone about it, have someone show you)?
6

What do you think about bilingual education? Is it necessary for some children? Does it hamper English language learners?








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