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Children coming from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds need a classroom environment which-

  • A.teaches them good behaviour
  • B.values and uses their cultural and linguistic knowledge
  • C.discourages the use of their language so that they learn the mainstream language
  • D.categorizes children based on their abilities

Answer: B

Such children need a classroom that values and uses their cultural and linguistic knowledge.

Children from disadvantaged backgrounds bring rich knowledge from their homes and communities. NCF 2005 asks teachers to treat this as a resource: using children's languages and experiences builds on what they know, gives them confidence and a sense of belonging, and makes new learning meaningful.

Discouraging their home language devalues their identity and hampers learning. Categorising children by ability leads to labelling, and a focus on 'teaching good behaviour' implies a deficit view of these children.

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