05/31/22 - W07 Blog: Cross-Cultural Students in the Classroom.

Every classroom has a cultural background behind it. There are nonwriting rules for every aspect of the students and the teacher in class. They must follow them with no exceptions, it is a social must to be integrated and belong to the community. Nowadays, the classroom has major diversity in classes, and teachers will find Cross-Cultural Students in them.  The teacher should consider every student’s background, knowing them will allow him to treat them better. Understanding the differences will give a powerful tool to make the learning process successful.

In the video, Professor Ivers talked about some cultures that consider American rude and not showing respect to their teachers. He explained that some Asian cultures use to respect their teachers. Just like some Latin-American countries where teachers are important to the community helping them to improve kids’ skills. In Mexico is so common and normal that students on National Teacher’s day, bring a cake and give presents to their teachers, and parents show respect and thanks for their role as educators. In small cities or rural areas, the teachers are invited to take dinner with students’ families at their homes. A regular question people ask is, Is that true students leave the classroom even if the teacher is still teaching?

Some American teachers in Mexican schools think students are trying to give them a bribe when they receive a present or an invitation to dinner. Students just want to make relationships and make them feel comfortable in a different country. On the other hand, Mexican students feel American teachers are cold and students don’t respect them.

Is it possible to make ties to understand these students who are Cross-Cultural Students in the Classroom?