Yes & we need to remember that not all of our students learn the way we do. Adjust your teaching style to accommodate all learners.
Ryan
Good list. I would add understanding how they approach an authority figure. Some cultures discourage that interaction with an instructor as you are an honored person. They may need help but not asking for it.
Ryan
More importantly it's important for an instructor to be knowledgeable that people learn differently. So you may have to communicate by story telling style,
written work, or on the board work. Once an instructor understands her students learning style and ability he/she can prepare an approach of communicating that will benefit the broad spectrum of learning styles.
It's important to be aware of your audience in this case your students. Many come from different cultural background and experiences.
Tone of voice
Eye Contact
Approach to ones space
are some of the factors an instructor should be aware of when teaching or communicating with a broad diverse classroom.
