Sociocultural Influences on Learning and Teaching

Speaking of culture, as we are studying to become teachers this might be interesting for us future teachers to know.
The child’s earlier experiences and what he had already learned is very important, as the child had picked up his community’s rules and family’s cultural beliefs. He has learned what is considered appropriate and what isn’t in his community.
Teaching styles also differ accordingly to cultural differences. There is no proof that teachers of a similar cultural background to the students’ will perform better at their job than a teacher of a different cultural background. Although it is for certain, that all teachers benefit from greater tolerance to differences and an open mind towards other cultures.
So look at the bright side girls, differences aren't always a bad thing as we can learn new things from them!