Exam 9: Diversity Matters

School counselors acknowledge that __________________________ can influence counseling, guiding, advising and encouraging students.

School counselors can help focus attention on the overall impact of creating a __________________ that fosters an atmosphere of participation and acceptance

Culture is the sum total of ways of living including core beliefs, societal values, patterns of thinking and communication, and __________________________, all of which a group of people have developed to assure their positions in a particular environment.

School counselors should approach all counseling from a multicultural perspective because each individual presents his or her unique blending of culture, heritage and ability at the counselor's door.

Studies show that students from middle and upper income families stay in school longer and have ______________ levels of achievement.

The changing face of the United States is never more evident than in the ____________________.

Race is defined by distinctive cultural characteristics and/or traditions.

Students who are caught in a cycle of poverty may also be caught in a cycle of _____________________.

Schools, as important learning and social communities, are significant conduits for promoting ___________________________.

___________________ is a term oftentimes thrown loosely around to highlight racial and ethnic differences.

The 2010 census data reveals that _______________ of all families of all races had incomes below the poverty line.

Describe the impact that socio-economic status may have on a student's academic and personal-social success. Salient Points to Consider a. What does the research tell us about the relationship of poverty to school success? b. How can this influence a student's ability to succeed in school both in his/her academic and personal-social success? c. How can school counselors use this knowledge to close the information, opportunity, and achievement gaps?

Twenty-first century schools are social arenas in which students that represent truly diverse behavioral styles, attitudes and orientations, and different value systems are brought together with one goal in mind, which is to ___________.

Describe the role of school counselors in creating a culturally responsive school climate. Give examples of how school counselors can ensure success and promote all aspects of diversity within the school environment. Salient Points to Consider a. Consider the changing demographics of your state and community. Provide a rationale for focusing on student relationships and creating a positive school climate. b. Think about the broad definition of diversity. How can you expand the perspective of not only the students, but also your colleagues, the faculty to embrace all aspects of diversity? c. How can the ASCA National Standards and the ASCA National Model help you implement services and activities that will create a positive school culture and climate that is culturally responsive and respectful?

Which of the following must be valued by school counselors in today's schools?

What is the school counselor's ethical obligation when delivering a comprehensive school counseling program?

Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to lower levels of achievement among lower SES students?

_________________ implies that behaviors and attitudes are guides by self-determination or independence.

Regardless of the level of the work setting, school counselors must make a commitment to ____________________________________ in their schools.

Embracing a ____________________________ requires school counselors to work at both the individual and system-wide level.