A teacher should do which of the following in striving to close cultural gaps and reduce cultural dissonance?
A) Make assumptions about students' and their parents' intelligence, values, and other attributes based on their socioeconomic status.
B) Learn about the history and experiences of diverse groups, visit students' families and communities, and learn about successful teachers in diverse settings.
C) Identify and take a stance on political and religious issues that may be controversial.
D) Ignore students who make homophobic remarks, tease their peers, or tell inappropriate jokes.

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Learning about the history and experiences of diverse groups, visiting students' families and communities, and learning about successful teachers in diverse settings are effective ways for a teacher to close cultural gaps and reduce cultural dissonance. Making assumptions based on socioeconomic status, taking a stance on controversial issues, or ignoring inappropriate behavior are not helpful in creating an inclusive classroom culture.

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