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India
Kathleen Cox
Background Information
Education is not important to the people of India All own gas stations or 711 stores Mistake all Indian people for being Muslims Assume they may be involved in terrorist activity Education is considered to be a primary concern for the people of India Public education is free from the ages of 6-14 years old Primary education is held for children ages 6-14, followed by secondary education; which is divided into two levels (secondary and upper secondary) The literacy rate is higher in urban areas as opposed to rural areas. The high level of poverty forces children to begin working early 90% of children are enrolled in primary school 49% of girls and 59% of boys are enrolled in secondary school Students choose an area to specialize in when they enroll in secondary school Tuition is required for secondary school Exams must be passed to qualify for each level of secondary school There are more than 250 Universities and 3,000 Colleges
Education in India
As with teaching all students, it is important for the educator to be understand, accepting, and sensitive to the different cultures that he or she may encounter in the classroom. As for students from an Indian background, it is important to respect the clothing that is worn. Indians are very hardworking and serious about their education, therefore be encouraging . As the teacher take the opportunity to teach the class about this culture, why the individuals of this culture wear what they wear, include the child in the discussion and allow them to explain things about their culture to the class. Children from India are taught that elders must be respected, as an educator it is important to be understanding if a child lacks eye contact. The children are doing this as a sign of respect for your age and authority, not to be rude.
References
India - Culture, Customs & Etiquette. (n.d.). Country Guides to Culture, Etiquette, Customs & more!. Retrieved March 28, 2013, from
http://www.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=96
India. InCultureGrams: World edition 2013: , UT: ProQuest Information Learning Company and Brigham Young University.