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Classrooms today are made up of students who are culturally and linguistically diverse. In order for teachers to be effective, they need to understand that culture and language play a significant role in teaching and in each student's learning process. Student's culture thus needs to be respected, validated and recognized in order for culturally and linguistically diverse students to experience success. Teachers must also strive to create a responsive classroom environment by encouraging students to retain their heritage language and by modifying curriculum to meet the diverse learning needs within the classroom.
As a future bilingual educator, I believe that the most important step in properly instructing culturally and linguistically diverse students is to show respect for the various cultures that are represented in the classroom. Respect in the classroom can be manifested through many ways. One of these ways is by developing honest and caring relationships with the......

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