Originally posted by 7ate9I'm talking about teaching in classrooms.
kind of different when Americans teach Iraqi, Christians teach Muslims, Whites teach Blacks etc & vice-versa.
We learn in an environment that's our own and often expect our environment should be others also, but the friction between worlds is often that barrior between teaching and an ability to learn. Excess force or considering ourselves more perfect can cause ignorance, and nothing is learnt.
I teach, or have taught, Christian, Muslim, Atheist, Buddhist, and Jewish kids. I teach, or have taught, Anglo, Asian, Arab and Aboriginal (black) students.
This is most likely a similar story for most other teachers. No matter where they work.
An environment that's our own?
I guess you're talking about cultural differences. Which is true to an extent - but good teachers will always try to open students up to more than just their own cultural experiences.