Deck 3: Multicultural and Bilingual Perspectives

Question 1

Cognitive styles that reflect a holistic approach to processing information are referred to as:

A)Field-dependent
B)Field-independent
C)Field sensitive
D)Field-insensitive

Answer 1

C

Question 2

An empowering school culture focuses on eradicating systematic factors such as:

A)Other languages
B)Tracking practices
C)Prejudice reduction
D)Content integration

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is integral to teaching diverse students and includes strategies such as learning contracts and tiered lessons?

A)Universal design for learning
B)Differentiated instruction
C)Multicultural education
D)Knowledge construction

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Systemic bias within an educational system can occur through each of the following EXCEPT:

A)Curriculum and instruction
B)The special education referral process
C)Teacher attitude
D)Disproportionate respresentation

Question 5

The special education referral process has been criticized for potential bias in which of the following areas?

A)Possible contributions from classroom environment
B)Elements of the child's home environment
C)Support from principals and teachers
D)The skill level of the school psychologist

Question 6

Poverty and systemic bias are factors that contribute to:

A)Multicultural education
B)Equity pedagogy
C)Disproportionate representation
D)Dominant culture

Question 7

The way in which a particular framework is used to develop,approve,and disseminate new information is called:

A)Cognitive knowledge
B)Metacognition
C)Cognitive style
D)Knowledge construction

Question 8

Poverty has been associated with each of the following EXCEPT:

A)Dominant culture
B)Prenatal exposure to lead
C)Prenatal exposure to toxins
D)Poor nutrition

Question 9

The issue of disproportionate representation is particularly significant in respect to which population?

A)Caucasian
B)Asian
C)African American
D)Hispanic

Question 10

The term that refers to groups that have distinguishing characteristics with respect to cultural aspects such as language,values,and behaviors is/are:

A)Macroculture
B)Microculture
C)Socioeconomic status
D)Behavior patterns

Question 11

Showing favoritism toward a particular group that occurs at multiple levels within a society or institution is called

A)Cognitive style.
B)Teacher attitude.
C)Systemic bias.
D)Knowledge construction.

Question 12

A complex system of underlying beliefs and attitudes that shapes the thoughts and behaviors of a group of people is

A)Cultural dissonance
B)Culture
C)Macroculture
D)Microculture

Question 13

Behavioral differences most frequenlty stem from each of the following EXCEPT:

A)Cultural differences
B)Frustration
C)Feeling alienated
D)Race

Question 14

The use of instructional strategies that embrace the learning characteristics of cognitive styles of diverse populations is:

A)Multicultural education
B)Equity pedagogy
C)Bilingual education
D)Prejudice reduction

Question 15

Kazuko is a 14-year-old highly organized student who tends to be very analytical in processing information.She is demonstrating what kind of cognitive style?

A)Field-dependent
B)Field-independent
C)Field-insensitive
D)Field-sensitive

Question 16

An alternative to the current system for assessment of young children is

A)Portfolio and performance assessments
B)Standardized tests and medication
C)Universal screening and early intervention
D)Parent education as participation

Question 17

Mr.Izquierdo is a seventh-grade social studies teacher.He asked his neighbors,Mr.and Mrs.Matsuda,to visit his class to discuss Japanese culture.He was utilizing:

A)Prejudice reduction
B)Knowledge construction
C)Content integration
D)Equity pedagogy

Question 18

Cultural elements held in great esteem or considered to be important by a society are:

A)Values
B)Morals
C)Ethics
D)Belief systems

Question 19

In the case of culturally diverse learners,a number of authors have suggested that during the traditional prereferral process or response to intervention (RTI)procedures,the team should carefully examine factors in the student's environment that:

A)Contribute to dilenquency
B)May influence learning
C)Are different from the dominant culture
D)Suggest poverty

Question 20

Mr.Hernandez,who speaks English as a second language,is starting his new teaching position at Welbourn High School.The student population of Welbourn is middle-upper class Caucasian students.What may occur between Mr.Hernandez and his students?

A)Multicultural education
B)Field sensitivity
C)Disproportionate representation
D)Cultural dissonance

Question 21

Students who are lesbian,gay,bisexual,or transgender (LGBT)comprise approximately what percent of a schools population?

A)1%
B)5%
C).5%
D)10%
Praxis Style Questions

Question 22

Each of the following is a condition of rural education EXCEPT:

A)Disability identification
B)School choice programs
C)Lower teacher pay
D)Isolation

Question 23

This school year you have very culturally diverse students.In order to enhance your self-awareness of culture,you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Examine your cultural values.
B)Talk to each student's parents.
C)Become aware of your biases.
D)Consider your expectations for your students.

Question 24

______________________________ is a term often used to refer to an individual's educational and income levels,and it may define some microcultures (e.g. ,working class or middle class).

Question 25

School professionals can positively influence interactions with family members who may find schools intimidating places by:

A)Introducing them to the faculty
B)Developing a friendship
C)Meeting families in non-school settings
D)Offering to tutor them

Question 26

At least part of the problem of disproportionate representation can be attributed to _________________________________,_________________________or favoritism toward a particular group that occurs at multiple levels within a society or institution,making such favoritism an implicit part of it.

Question 27

An instructional approach for students who are not native English speakers that uses controlled vocabulary and sentence structure,along with prompting,to facilitate comprehension in English language learners is:

A)Concrete English
B)Sheltered English
C)Bilingual education
D)Conceptual education

Question 28

Each of the following is a condition of urban education EXCEPT:

A)Equity issues
B)School choice programs
C)Disability access to service
D)Teachers and their preparation

Question 29

Important equity issues for urban education include qualifications of school personnel,the physical condition of the school,and

A)Overcrowding
B)Transportation
C)Extracurricular activities
D)Number of teaching assistants

Question 30

Cho is immediately enrolled in a class where she will learn to speak English.This is called a/an:

A)Bilingual education program
B)English as a second language program
C)Sheltered English program
D)Multicultural education program

Question 31

The preferred strategy for reaching the English proficiency standard is:

A)Bilingual education
B)Sheltered English
C)Equity pedagogy
D)English as a Second Language

Question 32

What are the five major dimensions of multicultural education?

Question 33

Which of the following is an example of factors beyond the direct influence of educators that can adversely affect interactions with culturally diverse families?

A)Families from culturally diverse backgrounds may harbor helpful preconceived notions about school personnel.
B)Parenting for families of children with special needs is easier than for other families.
C)There is disproportionate representation of students of color in special education.
D)Attitudes toward the school may be positively influenced by their own school experiences.

Question 34

________________________________ refers to a significant discrepancy between two or more cultural frames of reference.

Question 35

____________________________ implies that the curriculum that students learn should include content about diverse populations and present information from diverse points of view.Instruction should include examples of key concepts and principles from a variety of cultures.

Question 36

You notice in your culturally diverse classroom that there are some underlying prejudices among certain students.How can you reduce these prejudices to create a culturally accepting environment?

A)When you notice prejudice,punish the student.
B)Talk to the parents of the student who is exhibiting prejudice.
C)Teach about the concept of race as a social construct.
D)When you notice prejudice,send that student to the principal's office.

Question 37

Which phase of a process that involves asking parents to identify goals they have for collaborative relationships and activities that may be used productively to accomplish these goals helps to answer questions such as these: Are we following through with our plan? Is our plan doing a good job of addressing our needs?

A)Intake and assessment
B)Selection of goals
C)Planning and implementing activities
D)Evaluation of activities

Question 38

How does the representation of African American students in special education and
gifted education compare?

Question 39

Ms.Smith is an ESL teacher at Friendly Elementary School.When she taught her students the vocabulary for fruits and vegetables,she brought in examples for them to handle.Ms.Smith used which instructional approach?

A)Concrete English
B)Sheltered English
C)Bilingual education
D)Conceptual education

Question 40

When teachers attempt to "teach down" to students who have disability labels,it can lead to a ___________________________________,or the idea that students will do or become what is expected of them.

Question 41

How does culture affect the learning process? In what ways has culture influenced your dealings with individuals of different cultures?

Question 42

Why is developing collaborative relationships with diverse families challenging? What factors contribute to this situation?

Question 43

Describe the equity issues discussed in regard to urban education.

Question 44

How can school professionals positively influence interactions with family members who may find school an intimidating place?