EFFECTIVE CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATORS IN THE CLASSRROOM

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to suggest some guidelines regarding cultural differences for teachers who work in culturally diverse classrooms. Since the key to effective cross-cultural communication is knowledge of cultural specificities, the paper draws attention to some of the major factors that may hinder understanding in a multicultural educational environment. Being aware of the potential problems of this type of communication, allows educationists to make informed and conscious efforts to overcome them.