Question 1

What are essentialist schools and why does this educational philosophy not work for most students?

Accepted Answer

Essentialists define learning as the acq

Question 2

The concept of multicultural education is concerned with all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing lifelong skills 
B)  Influences of diverse groups in American history 
C)  Representation of contributions of minority groups 
D)  A core of knowledge identified as critical for every child 
A)  Developing lifelong skills 
B)  Influences of diverse groups in American history 
C)  Representation of contributions of minority groups 
D)  A core of knowledge identified as critical for every child

Question 3

The order of Banks' approaches to educational reform is based on their increasing effectiveness in introducing multicultural concepts. The order is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Social action approach, transformative approach, additive approach, contributions approach 
B)  Contributions approach, additive approach, transformative approach, social action approach 
C)  Contributions approach, transformative approach, additive approach, social action approach 
D)  Social action approach, contributions approach, additive approach, transformative approach 
A)  Social action approach, transformative approach, additive approach, contributions approach 
B)  Contributions approach, additive approach, transformative approach, social action approach 
C)  Contributions approach, transformative approach, additive approach, social action approach 
D)  Social action approach, contributions approach, additive approach, transformative approach

Question 4

Significant obstacles to learning in essentialist schools include

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A)  Students misunderstandings of conceptual frameworks. 
B)  Students learning at different rates. 
C)  Students' failure to apply their knowledge. 
D)  Students' lack of prior multicultural education experiences. 
A)  Students misunderstandings of conceptual frameworks. 
B)  Students learning at different rates. 
C)  Students' failure to apply their knowledge. 
D)  Students' lack of prior multicultural education experiences.

Question 5

According to the educational philosophy of Essentialism, the main purpose of schools is to

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide opportunities for the development of individual skills and talents. 
B)  Reinforce student curiosity by building learning experiences around student interest. 
C)  Nurture individual growth. 
D)  Transmit a core of knowledge and values to succeeding generations. 
A)  Provide opportunities for the development of individual skills and talents. 
B)  Reinforce student curiosity by building learning experiences around student interest. 
C)  Nurture individual growth. 
D)  Transmit a core of knowledge and values to succeeding generations.

Question 6

Which of the following would multicultural education examine in the curriculum that essentialist education would not?

Accepted Answer

A)  The literature of England and its influence on American writers 
B)  The study of slavery in America to represent African American history 
C)  The influence of African Americans on the musical styles in popular culture 
D)  Native Americans as historical figures 
A)  The literature of England and its influence on American writers 
B)  The study of slavery in America to represent African American history 
C)  The influence of African Americans on the musical styles in popular culture 
D)  Native Americans as historical figures

Question 7

What is the goal of an essentialist teacher?

Accepted Answer

A)  To prepare students to become citizens in a democratic society 
B)  To teach students to analyze perspectives and use their analysis to understand inconsistencies 
C)  To motivate students to remember information in texts, lectures and media 
D)  To integrate issues and information about race and ethnicity into the curriculum 
A)  To prepare students to become citizens in a democratic society 
B)  To teach students to analyze perspectives and use their analysis to understand inconsistencies 
C)  To motivate students to remember information in texts, lectures and media 
D)  To integrate issues and information about race and ethnicity into the curriculum

Question 8

As a teacher dedicated to critical pedagogy, what types of activities would you have in your classroom?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary by student but an exam

Question 9

A 2017 Associated Press study reported that charter schools

Accepted Answer

A)  Are the most effective alternative to public schools. 
B)  Foster more effective ways of teaching diverse students. 
C)  Have better reading scores than students in public schools. 
D)  Are some of the most racially segregated schools in our nation. 
A)  Are the most effective alternative to public schools. 
B)  Foster more effective ways of teaching diverse students. 
C)  Have better reading scores than students in public schools. 
D)  Are some of the most racially segregated schools in our nation.

Question 10

Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-confidence is necessary for learning. 
B)  Individuals have the capacity to engage in each of eight distinct learning preferences. 
C)  Individuals possess one or two of many different learning preferences. 
D)  Students of color have distinct learning preferences. 
A)  Self-confidence is necessary for learning. 
B)  Individuals have the capacity to engage in each of eight distinct learning preferences. 
C)  Individuals possess one or two of many different learning preferences. 
D)  Students of color have distinct learning preferences.

Question 11

Traditional education and multicultural education

Accepted Answer

A)  Challenge students to adjust assumptions about curriculum, content, learning, teaching, and the purpose of schools. 
B)  Are philosophically and critically different 
C)  Are based on the following four essential disciplines: social studies, science, math, and English. 
D)  Both seek to transmit significant knowledge from past to future generations. 
A)  Challenge students to adjust assumptions about curriculum, content, learning, teaching, and the purpose of schools. 
B)  Are philosophically and critically different 
C)  Are based on the following four essential disciplines: social studies, science, math, and English. 
D)  Both seek to transmit significant knowledge from past to future generations.

Question 12

The term "essentialism" emphasizes each of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  Acquisition of skills 
B)  Retention of information 
C)  The knowledge explosion 
D)  Core American values 
A)  Acquisition of skills 
B)  Retention of information 
C)  The knowledge explosion 
D)  Core American values

Question 13

Students are asked to investigate the economic difficulties of families living in poverty. They then explore solutions to address poverty issues in the community. Although they cannot implement their solutions in the community they do present their finding to a mayoral council hoping that the council will use some of their suggestions. This is an example of which one of Banks approaches to multicultural education?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contributions approach 
B)  Additive approach 
C)  Transformative approach 
D)  Social action approach 
A)  Contributions approach 
B)  Additive approach 
C)  Transformative approach 
D)  Social action approach

Question 14

Which does not describe cognitive developmental theory as understood by multicultural education advocates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Learning is a process of meaning making. 
B)  Learning comes from the interaction of the mind and experience. 
C)  Learning is limited to basic academic skills in reading, writing and computing. 
D)  Learning must be meaningful. 
A)  Learning is a process of meaning making. 
B)  Learning comes from the interaction of the mind and experience. 
C)  Learning is limited to basic academic skills in reading, writing and computing. 
D)  Learning must be meaningful.

Question 15

How do essentialists solve the problem of all students not learning at the same rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Through tracking students into ability groups 
B)  Through heterogeneous grouping so students can help each other learn 
C)  Through special education and gifted classes for exceptional students 
D)  Through in class peer tutoring and aides 
A)  Through tracking students into ability groups 
B)  Through heterogeneous grouping so students can help each other learn 
C)  Through special education and gifted classes for exceptional students 
D)  Through in class peer tutoring and aides

What are essentialist schools and why does this educational philosophy not work for most students?

The concept of multicultural education is concerned with all of the following except

The order of Banks' approaches to educational reform is based on their increasing effectiveness in introducing multicultural concepts. The order is:

Significant obstacles to learning in essentialist schools include

According to the educational philosophy of Essentialism, the main purpose of schools is to

Which of the following would multicultural education examine in the curriculum that essentialist education would not?

What is the goal of an essentialist teacher?

As a teacher dedicated to critical pedagogy, what types of activities would you have in your classroom?

A 2017 Associated Press study reported that charter schools

Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests that

Traditional education and multicultural education

The term "essentialism" emphasizes each of the following except

Which does not describe cognitive developmental theory as understood by multicultural education advocates?

How do essentialists solve the problem of all students not learning at the same rate?

Understanding Ourselves and Others: Clarifying Values and Language

Understanding Prejudice and Its Causes

Communication, Conflict, and Conflict Resolution

Immigration and Oppression: The Assault on Cultural and Language Diversity

Race and Oppression: The Experiences of People of Color

Religion and Oppression: The Struggle for Religious Freedom

Rejecting Oppressive Relationships: The Logic of Cultural Pluralism for a Diverse Society

Racism: Confronting a Legacy of White Domination in America

Classism: Misperceptions and Myths About Income, Wealth, and Poverty

Sexism: Where the Personal Becomes Political

Heterosexism: Challenging the Heterosexism Assumption

Ableism: Disability Does Not Mean Inability

Pluralism in Society: Creating Unity in a Diverse America

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Exam 13: Pluralism in Schools: The Promise of Multicultural Education

What are essentialist schools and why does this educational philosophy not work for most students?

The concept of multicultural education is concerned with all of the following except

The order of Banks' approaches to educational reform is based on their increasing effectiveness in introducing multicultural concepts. The order is:

Significant obstacles to learning in essentialist schools include

According to the educational philosophy of Essentialism, the main purpose of schools is to

Which of the following would multicultural education examine in the curriculum that essentialist education would not?

What is the goal of an essentialist teacher?

As a teacher dedicated to critical pedagogy, what types of activities would you have in your classroom?

A 2017 Associated Press study reported that charter schools

Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests that

Traditional education and multicultural education

The term "essentialism" emphasizes each of the following except

Which does not describe cognitive developmental theory as understood by multicultural education advocates?

How do essentialists solve the problem of all students not learning at the same rate?

Understanding Ourselves and Others: Clarifying Values and Language

Understanding Prejudice and Its Causes

Communication, Conflict, and Conflict Resolution

Immigration and Oppression: The Assault on Cultural and Language Diversity

Race and Oppression: The Experiences of People of Color

Religion and Oppression: The Struggle for Religious Freedom

Rejecting Oppressive Relationships: The Logic of Cultural Pluralism for a Diverse Society

Racism: Confronting a Legacy of White Domination in America

Classism: Misperceptions and Myths About Income, Wealth, and Poverty

Sexism: Where the Personal Becomes Political

Heterosexism: Challenging the Heterosexism Assumption

Ableism: Disability Does Not Mean Inability

Pluralism in Society: Creating Unity in a Diverse America

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