If a teacher has a culturally and linguistically diverse student in her class, she can ease the student's transition by speaking:
A)using colloquialisms so that the child gets used to them.
B)using simplistic vocabulary.
C)louder than usual.
D)while using extralinguistic clues such as facial expressions.

Question

If a teacher has a culturally and linguistically diverse student in her class, she can ease the student's transition by speaking: ​
A)using colloquialisms so that the child gets used to them.
B)using simplistic vocabulary.
C)louder than usual.
D)while using extralinguistic clues such as facial expressions.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using extralinguistic clues such as facial expressions can help the culturally and linguistically diverse student understand the teacher's meaning even if they don't understand every word. This can help ease the student's transition and make them feel more included in the classroom. Speaking louder or using colloquialisms may actually make it more difficult for the student to understand, while simplifying vocabulary too much may be patronizing.

If a Teacher Has a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Student