Correct Response: D. Role playing is an effective strategy for helping students learn how to behave appropriately in a new social and/or cultural context because it provides a safe, controlled situation in which students can practice new behaviors and receive constructive feedback and encouragement from the teacher, as well as from fellow students. A is incorrect because it does not facilitate the student's participation in group interactions but rather relegates the student to a relatively passive role within the group. In addition, it does not help the other students learn how to take turns. B is incorrect because it does not meet the needs of the students in the class, who all need to learn how to participate successfully in cross cultural group situations. C is incorrect because simply discussing students' prior school learning experiences will not provide them with the scaffolds they need to become effective communicators in the new language and cultural setting.
