Question 1

A negative connotation is often associated with the term "dialect."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

How can educators avoid "blaming the victim"? What issues can administrators address to provide the means for teachers and special school personnel to be more acutely aware of these traps of blame?

Accepted Answer

Educators can avoid "blaming the victim" by focusing on understanding the individual circumstances and experiences of each student. This means recognizing the impact of systemic issues such as poverty, racism, and inequality on a student's life, rather than attributing their struggles solely to personal shortcomings.

Administrators can address this issue by providing training and professional development opportunities for teachers and special school personnel. This training should focus on increasing awareness of social and cultural factors that can contribute to a student's challenges, as well as strategies for creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment. Additionally, administrators can implement policies and procedures that promote a trauma-informed approach to education, emphasizing empathy and understanding rather than judgment and blame. By fostering a culture of understanding and support within the school community, educators can be better equipped to avoid "blaming the victim" and provide more effective and compassionate support for all students.

Question 3

_______are differences of language shared by groups of speakers.

Accepted Answer

A)   nonverbals
B)   bilinguals
C)   dialects
D)   articulations
E)   none of the above  C

Question 4

Which case involved ruling against legal segregation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Board of Education vs. Mergens
B)   Hazelwood School District vs. Kuhlmeier
C)   Tinker vs. Des Moines
D)   Brown vs. Board of Education
E)   Roe vs. Wade

Question 5

"Is there genuine respect for all people? Are efforts made to promote acceptance and social interaction between learners of all cultures? Do instructional practices recognize the diverse ways students receive and organize knowledge?" These questions illustrate:

Accepted Answer

A)   short-sightedness
B)   willingness to question goals v. practice
C)   unrealistic expectations
D)   legal hair-splitting
E)   all of the above

Question 6

The_______characterizes the distinction between bilingual education and English as a second language.

Accepted Answer

A)   debate over dialects
B)   the approach to instruction
C)   cost to the school system
D)   social attitude of fairness
E)   all of the above

Question 7

Imagine that you are at the end of your long career as an educator. What would you like to be able to say about the changes that took place regarding multicultural issues during your tenure?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Imagine that you are at the end...

Question 8

"Blaming the victim" results in:

Accepted Answer

A)   justifying actions which are inequitable
B)   change for the entire school curriculum
C)   high test scores
D)   real acceptance of diverse cultures
E)   all of the above

Question 9

Discuss the various issues pertaining to standardized tests.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Analyze and explain the differences between bilingual education and English as a second language (ESL).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Analyze and explain the differences between bilingual...

Question 11

Educators must accept responsibility for being trained to work with students of differing cultural backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What methods/opportunities are available to professional educators in becoming better qualified and committed to working with culturally diverse students?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What methods/opportunities are available to professional educators...

Question 13

Lessening racism and discrimination remains a goal in order to make our society more accepting and respectful of other cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

As educators work with diverse parents and families much progress will be made toward removing the barriers to intercultural competition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Nonverbal communication:

Accepted Answer

A)   is more reliable than verbal communication
B)   carries the same meaning across cultures
C)   can be easily misunderstood
D)   is often used to manipulate teachers
E)   all of the above

Question 16

The cultural diversity of a school must be reflected in its:

Accepted Answer

A)   learning environment
B)   the mindset of learners, faculty and staff
C)   the curriculum
D)   none of the above
E)   all of the above

Question 17

By learning how to function in a bicultural manner, educators can diminish the misconceptions associated with nonverbal communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Observing all people from a middle-class perspective helps in the promotion of "understanding the victim."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The goal of unconditional acceptance of all people regardless of cultural, ethnic, racial, gender, or socioeconomic background can be accomplished by working independently and with determination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are the disadvantages to using standardized tests?

Accepted Answer

A)   possible bias of test items
B)   subject matter equally biased for all learners
C)   incompatibility of questions with certain cultural and linguistic learners
D)   language proficiency of learners
E)   all of the above

Exam 14: Multicultural Education for the 21st Century: Unresolved Issues, Prospects, and Challenges

A negative connotation is often associated with the term "dialect."

How can educators avoid "blaming the victim"? What issues can administrators address to provide the means for teachers and special school personnel to be more acutely aware of these traps of blame?

_______are differences of language shared by groups of speakers.

Which case involved ruling against legal segregation?

"Is there genuine respect for all people? Are efforts made to promote acceptance and social interaction between learners of all cultures? Do instructional practices recognize the diverse ways students receive and organize knowledge?" These questions illustrate:

The_______characterizes the distinction between bilingual education and English as a second language.

Imagine that you are at the end of your long career as an educator. What would you like to be able to say about the changes that took place regarding multicultural issues during your tenure?

"Blaming the victim" results in:

Discuss the various issues pertaining to standardized tests.

Analyze and explain the differences between bilingual education and English as a second language (ESL).

Educators must accept responsibility for being trained to work with students of differing cultural backgrounds.

What methods/opportunities are available to professional educators in becoming better qualified and committed to working with culturally diverse students?

Lessening racism and discrimination remains a goal in order to make our society more accepting and respectful of other cultures.

As educators work with diverse parents and families much progress will be made toward removing the barriers to intercultural competition.

Nonverbal communication:

The cultural diversity of a school must be reflected in its:

By learning how to function in a bicultural manner, educators can diminish the misconceptions associated with nonverbal communication.

Observing all people from a middle-class perspective helps in the promotion of "understanding the victim."

The goal of unconditional acceptance of all people regardless of cultural, ethnic, racial, gender, or socioeconomic background can be accomplished by working independently and with determination.

What are the disadvantages to using standardized tests?