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Imagine that you are assigned to teach in a class with some students who come from different cultural backgrounds, and a few students who have been diagnosed as special-needs learners. Perhaps the most effective approach to teaching these diverse students would be:

A)to realize that students learn better early in the day, and to plan the most challenging lessons for the morning and the less demanding lessons for the afternoon
B)to invest time in individualizing instruction, since no single strategy will likely meet all these needs
C)to avoid direct eye contact with students, which will show your cultural sensitivity while not pressuring your special-needs students.
D)to emphasize verbal instruction and storytelling, sometimes called informal education, since special-needs students and diverse cultures all share a common thread: learning by listening

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Final answer:

The most effective teaching strategy for a diverse class is to individualize instruction to meet the varied needs of students from different cultural backgrounds and special-needs learners.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most effective approach to teaching in a class with students from different cultural backgrounds and special-needs learners would be to invest time in individualizing instruction, since no single strategy will likely meet all these needs. This approach acknowledges the unique contribution of each student and the necessity for teachers to understand their ways of thinking and communicating to provide equal education opportunities.

Additionally, it speaks to the importance of recognizing and addressing diversity, rather than adopting a 'color blind' perspective, which can perpetuate disparities in the educational system.

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