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For example, instead of treating learners as empty vessels who need to be

               filled with knowledge, it is always a good idea to let them work on their own

               to discover and construct knowledge. In this way as an ideal teacher you are

               able to gage where they are at with their learning and what it is that you must


               work on in order to create effective learning experiences. Commit to knowing
               your  learners  well  with  regard  to  academically,  socially,  and  emotionally.


               Learn about their families, cultures, and interests.  Ask questions, talk with
               parents, community members and colleagues, read books, watch movies,


               listen to music.  Make home visits, or create opportunities for  learners to
               share  and  celebrate  their  family  traditions  and  cultures  (and  never


               underestimate the power  of the  positive  phone  call  home).   Be  aware  of

               different  worldviews,  and  learn  about  the  ‘collectivistic-individualistic

               continuum’.  Be explicit and talk to your learners about ‘code-switching’ – the

               choices we make in how we talk and present ourselves.  Help learners to

               know when and why it is appropriate, while valuing their home culture and

               language.  An  ideal  teacher  also  has  to  work  on  developing  personal

               relationships with the learners, this is very imperative especially in cases

               where a learners is having difficulties with learning. The personal relationship
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