2.5. Factors that shape cultural behaviours and perspectives
The skill of Explaining how historical, social, and environmental factors shape cultural behaviours and perspectives involves analysing how students’ cultural backgrounds, shaped by history, society, and environment, influence their educational experiences, expectations, and academic performance.
Acquiring this skill enables you to:
- Identify how historical and societal factors such as migration or political systems have shaped students' cultural identities.
- Assess how students’ prior educational experiences impact their approach to learning, participation, and academic expectations.
- Explain how cultural norms around education (e.g., rote learning vs critical thinking) influence students’ classroom behaviour and responses to teaching methods.
- Encourage discussions on cultural perspectives in academic subjects, helping students connect their backgrounds to study course content.
- Support culturally diverse students by recognising potential challenges they face (e.g., language barriers, unfamiliar academic expectations) and providing targeted resources.
