Question 1

The foundation of multicultural education is based on

Accepted Answer

A) desegregations of schools. 
B) the civil rights legislation. 
C) social changes. 
D) the principles of equity.

Question 2

Maria Montessori was a pioneer in early childhood education because she

Accepted Answer

A) started the first school in Italy in the suburbs of Milan. 
B) was the first woman early childhood educator. 
C) started a school for poor and disadvantaged children. 
D) designed the first non-language-based instructional materials.

Question 3

The birth of the modern multicultural education movement has its roots in

Accepted Answer

A) the Civil Rights Movement. 
B) the Reconstruction era following the Civil War. 
C) P.L. 94-142 for children with disabilities. 
D) the War on Poverty of the 1960s

Question 4

The Head Start Program proved that

Accepted Answer

A) all children can be educated. 
B) parents and community need to be involved. 
C) a program for young children can last. 
D) children are a priority for lawmakers.

Question 5

Critical Reflection Questions 
How could education for young children become more equitable in our country?

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The answer of Critical Reflection Questions 
How could education for...

Question 6

Past educational policies regarding language learning by young children was approached from the perspective of

Accepted Answer

A) prejudice. 
B) concern. 
C) diversity. 
D) deficiency.

Question 7

Critical Reflection Questions 
How do you feel about advocacy for inclusion of children with challenges in the mainstream classroom?

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The answer of Critical Reflection Questions 
How do you feel...

Question 8

Educational pioneer Mary McLeod Bethune founded the first school for ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Educational pioneer Mary McLeod Bethune founded the...

Question 9

Children gained access to more equitable quality education through

Accepted Answer

A) the advocacy of the US Congress. 
B) the work done by the NAACP. 
C) the landmark civil rights legislation. 
D) Head Start and other government programs.

Question 10

Equality refers to

Accepted Answer

A) protection under the law. 
B) justice for all. 
C) the Civil Rights Movement. 
D) desegregation of schools.

Exam 5: Tracing the Beginnings of Multicultural Education