Education majors get intercultural classroom experiences

Teachers do a better job if they more completely understand their students' cultures. These teachers are taking special courses to learn about other cultures. - - Donna Poisl

By Asmara Anyan, Staff Writer

In 49 out of 50 states, the population is becoming increasingly diverse through growing numbers of minority groups, according to an article on MSNBC. This demographical development may not only be of interest for sociologists but also for a different group of people - teachers.

“Effective teachers build relationships in the classroom,” said Suzie Henning, intercultural education field placement coordinator. “Strong relationships require an understanding of the culture students are coming from.”

Whitworth offers an education course that specifically aims at developing such cultural awareness.

All elementary and secondary education majors are required to take a practically-oriented class called Field Immersion in Intercultural Education.
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