Culture determines what kind of
thinking is important and what kind is not so important. Learners use the
language, tools, and practice their culture to learn concepts. Although students
have their individual learning styles, their learning styles are often combined
with cultural values. For example, Navajo (North American Indians living in
Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah) children often learn first by observing and
listening. Then, when ready, they continue learning on their own in cooperation
with and under the supervision of an adult. In this way, the children learn all
the skills they need. Navajo children speak very little during this process. In
contrast, many African American children learn effectively by acting and
performing. They like classroom activities such as oral presentations,
role-plays, and dramatic performances. Lots of talking is useful for these
students. Another way of learning is through reading and writing. Asian students
generally need writing to support their learning, and therefore do well in
classes where there is lots of reading and writing. It is common to see Japanese
students pay special attention to the spelling of words they have learned. They
are more comfortable seeing new materials than hearing them. Koreans are
believed to be the most visual (can be seen) learners. So, although learning
styles greatly determine how a person takes in new materials, one's culture also
influences how he learns.
单选题
In this passage ______ different cultures are mentioned.