Understanding Learners from Diverse Backgrounds

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a learner from a diverse background?

• Same language as the medium of instruction

• Migrant status

• First-generation learner

• Belonging to a tribal community

A first-generation learner is one who:

• Learns a new language first

• Comes from a family with a business background

• Has no educational support at home

• Learns everything through observation

Learners from non-dominant language groups often face difficulty in:

• Reading textbooks

• Participating in sports

• Answering aptitude tests

• Attending school

Learners from rural backgrounds may struggle with:

• Cultural diversity

• City-based examples in textbooks

• Clean drinking water

• Extra-curricular activities

Which group is not generally considered disadvantaged in education?

• Street children

• Migrant children

• Children from elite families

• Orphans

Children from LGBTQ+ communities may experience:

• Strong family support

• Social acceptance at school

• Discrimination or bullying

• Equal representation in curriculum

One major challenge for tribal learners is:

• Multilingualism

• Stereotyping and underrepresentation in textbooks

• Overexposure to urban life

• Lack of ambition

Learners from slums often lack:

• Mobile phones

• Access to internet and electricity

• Aspirations

• Good health

Language used in early education should be:

• Only English

• The language of textbooks

• Mother tongue or familiar language

• National language

SC/ST and OBC learners often face:

• Privilege in urban schools

• Extra coaching classes

• Historical educational disadvantage

• Overrepresentation in elite schools