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Chapter
Cultural Considerations
“Multiculturalism is a system of beliefs and behaviors that
recognizes and respects the presence of all diverse groups
in an organization or society, acknowledges and values their
socio-cultural differences, and encourages and enables their
continued contribution within an inclusive cultural context
which empowers all within the organization or society.”
‐Caleb Rosado (1996)
Children learn best when they feel accepted and comfortable in their respective
environments (Jenson, 2009). As educators, we can foster learning by creating environments
in which individual differences are celebrated. The rich culture in the United States can
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and styles of interaction to successfully impart their knowledge to their students. For many
educators, the biggest difficulty lies in knowing when such adjustments are needed. Often
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