(a) Select three of the attributes and describe how each one may have influenced your life, thus leading to your own cultural identity. 50 words or more. 3 points
When a teacher interacts with a student from a race, ethnicity, or culture different from his/her own, the result may create confusion, fear, stereotypic behavior, avoidance, suspicion, or a host of other emotions.
Read the critical incident below. Select option A, B, C, or D as the likely reason for the student’s reaction. Your choice is ___. 1 point
Of the following explanations, how might this behavior best be interpreted?
A. Tony was overwhelmed by all the attention and uncomfortable around someone in Mr. Tarbell’s position.
B. Tony was offended by what Mr. Tarbell said.
C. Tony’s friends likely motioned for him to come join them. Caught up in the excitement, he simply went on over to them.
D. Tony, embarrassed and not used to the praise he was receiving, especially from the school administration, left feeling uncomfortable.
(b) Explain/justify your choice. 30 words or more. 2 points
What do you think is going on in this incident? From the 12 sources of cultural identity framework , what issues might help to explain Tony’s behavior?
