Deck 7: Classrooms, Where Words Become Action

Question 1

A positive classroom environment is an important part of multicultural education because it

A)nurtures and reaffirms the child.
B)contains many diverse materials.
C)is the place where all teaching takes place.
D)is a setting for children to interact.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The most effective early childhood curriculum emerges from

A)parental input.
B)the child.
C)the teacher.
D)the local community.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Many professional organizations such as _____________ and _______________ provide professional guidelines and standards for education of culturally diverse young children.

Answer 3

NAEYC, ACEI, CIERA, Division of Early Childhood of CEC, OMEP, UNICEF, or any other professional organization

Question 4

Some standardized assessment instruments used by schools and districts

A)are not easy to administer.
B)contain cultural biases.
C)do not measure child development.
D)contain items that cannot be assessed.

Question 5

___________ is the process whereby children with special needs participate in the same classroom along with children who do not have disabilities.

Question 6

In addition to the developmental and cultural needs, learning experiences in the early years must reflect

A)parental and family requests.
B)school district requirements.
C)age-appropriate concepts and skills.
D)local and national culture.

Question 7

The best way to assess children with diverse needs is to

A)choose authentic assessment tools.
B)contact the district specialists.
C)follow the directions in the testing manual.
D)review the testing materials carefully.

Question 8

A multicultural classroom environment, as opposed to any other classroom environment,

A)reflects how children's developmental needs are accommodated.
B)conveys messages about how the classroom is used.
C)conveys ideas about classroom rules to be followed.
D)conveys messages about the children's cultures.

Question 9

Experiences that do not expand multicultural knowledge are known as ____________.

Question 10

A primary purpose of a multicultural needs assessment is to

A)identify information about the school.
B)assess the quality of curricular activities.
C)provide information about the classroom.
D)assess the current needs of the child.

Question 11

When selecting an assessment tool in a multicultural classroom, it is important to

A)check the validity and reliability of the instrument.
B)check for cultural biases in the language and activities.
C)check what developmental skills it measures.
D)know the scoring and interpretation of results.

Question 12

State and national academic standards are relevant because

A)they contribute to quality experiences for young children.
B)schools are required to include them in their lesson plans.
C)they are important for teachers to know when they plan activities.
D)they are a component of the lesson planning process at the district level.

Question 13

According to the developmentally appropriate practices (DAP)concept, planning for young children

A)is based on the teacher's knowledge of the curriculum.
B)must focus on the developmental needs of each child.
C)is a detailed and extensive process.
D)reflects the needs of historically proven knowledge.

Question 14

Three aspects to consider when planning learning experiences with a multicultural perspective include attention to the children's _______________, _______________, and ___________.

Question 15

A committed multicultural teacher believes in

A)the cognitive development of all children.
B)developmental standards and guidelines.
C)theories and models as curriculum frameworks.
D)social justice and advancement of democracy.

Question 16

Curriculum content for young children with cultural and diverse roots

A)is determined by school districts.
B)promotes democratic values.
C)is focused on their learning.
D)is prescribed by professional standards.

Question 17

Sometimes there is a misconception on the part of the school regarding the role that _____________ and __________ from different cultures play in the education of a young child.

Question 18

A committed multicultural early childhood educator

A)is a professional committed to supporting the needs of all children.
B)is an advocate for infants and toddlers in their classroom.
C)is a person trained to teach in more than one language.
D)is a person that is certified in multicultural education.

Question 19

We can observe the integration of multiculturalism in the classroom by the

A)materials and posters used.
B)experiences and classroom materials.
C)teacher's level of cultural knowledge.
D)music and books used by children.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a way to assess language diversity of young children?

A)Recording observations of language interactions in the classroom
B)Listening to conversations between parents and children
C)Analyzing language surveys and questionnaires
D)Reviewing official records of the dual language learner

Question 21

Describe how to perform a multicultural assessment while addressing the principles of developmentally appropriate practices (DAPs).

Question 22

Explain the process to appropriately assess and identify the needs of young English language learners.

Question 23

Describe an effective multicultural early childhood educator based on the traits discussed in this chapter.

Question 24

Critical Reflection Questions
If you could propose guidelines for diversity education for young children to the U.S. Congress, what would they be?

Question 25

Discuss ways of appropriately assessing the classroom and family environment. Focus on their interconnectedness as related to the child.

Question 26

Critical Reflection Questions
How would you select meaningful content for a group of young children from different cultures, religions, and ethnicities that have diverse societal values?

Question 27

Critical Reflection Questions
After reading this chapter, what did you learn about assessment that you did not know before?

Question 28

Critical Reflection Questions
What topics would you select to teach in a "monocultural" classroom?

Question 29

Critical Reflection Questions
How would you incorporate technology and Internet resources into your teaching?

Question 30

Explain the most important ways to ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of children of diverse cultural backgrounds.