Student Success: How does one complement the

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Student SuccessHow does one complement the
story-narrative theme in life with the
scientific-logic theme in College?
Story-Narrative Scientific-Logic
Cultural Paradigm Collectivistic Individualistic
Anchor Family/Community of Individuals Self/Community of Practice
Approach to Decision-making Optimal for a small group Maximal for visible performance
Typical Question Lets go on a field trip to gather some leaves Lets go on a field trip to gather some leaves
Typical Answer Descriptions Inferences
Typical Evaluation Criteria Emotive, visceral appeal positive experience Mathematical proof rejection of falsity
Typical Assessment Criteria Was it fair? Is it common? Did we learn? Was it best? Is it new? Did I learn?
Adapted from Rothstein-Fisch. C, and Trumbull, E.
(2008) Managing Diverse Cultures, ASCD