Question 1

What is the primary focus of an IEP for a student from a culturally diverse background?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual needs of the child 
B)  Language instruction 
C)  Decreasing cultural diversity 
D)  Academic skills 
A)  Individual needs of the child 
B)  Language instruction 
C)  Decreasing cultural diversity 
D)  Academic skills

Question 2

What is the overarching focus of culturally responsive education?

Accepted Answer

The CRT model is vitally important to un

Question 3

Living conditions can cause children from culturally different backgrounds to experience academic difficulties and to be referred to special education. Discuss two major contributors to the development of a child's learning problem.

Accepted Answer

It is important to note that the study o

Question 4

Measurement bias refers to for students from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  the type of test used 
B)  inaccurate test results 
C)  how the test results are used 
D)  whether the test is administered by a psychologist or by a teacher 
A)  the type of test used 
B)  inaccurate test results 
C)  how the test results are used 
D)  whether the test is administered by a psychologist or by a teacher

Question 5

Describe how language diversity may contribute to assessment difficulties with students who are from a variety of cultures.

Accepted Answer

When trying to decide whether a child ha

Question 6

Poverty is found more often in what populations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mainstream populations 
B)  Diverse cultural and linguistic populations 
C)  Ethnic populations 
D)  Mainstream, diverse cultural and linguistic, and ethnic populations 
A)  Mainstream populations 
B)  Diverse cultural and linguistic populations 
C)  Ethnic populations 
D)  Mainstream, diverse cultural and linguistic, and ethnic populations

Question 7

Cultural or linguistic diversity do not have linking factors with special education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

José is a second grader with limited English proficiency, and he has begun to show serious academic difficulties as the year progresses. The overall population of emergent bilingual learners at his school is low. He is to receive special education.

Accepted Answer

A)  less likely 
B)  more likely 
C)  unable 
D)  ineligible 
A)  less likely 
B)  more likely 
C)  unable 
D)  ineligible

Question 9

Culturally responsive early intervention programs provided benefits for students in

Accepted Answer

A)  academic performance. 
B)  cognitive development. 
C)  general physical health. 
D)  academic performace, cognitive development, and general physical health. 
A)  academic performance. 
B)  cognitive development. 
C)  general physical health. 
D)  academic performace, cognitive development, and general physical health.

Question 10

Students from culturally diverse backgrounds must always have an IEP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

List the ways in which the cultural background of parents influences their reactions to a child with a disability.

Accepted Answer

Families from some cultures often have g

Question 12

Appropriate professional preparation includes training in

Accepted Answer

A)  culturally and linguistically responsive practices. 
B)  avoidance of cultural concerns. 
C)  reducing the strategies used in the classroom. 
D)  refusing to offer intensive special education assistance. 
A)  culturally and linguistically responsive practices. 
B)  avoidance of cultural concerns. 
C)  reducing the strategies used in the classroom. 
D)  refusing to offer intensive special education assistance.

Question 13

What five major elements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (I.D.E.A.) are relevant to multicultural education? Briefly describe each of these elements.

Accepted Answer

The four major elements of the Individua

Question 14

Students who have limited English proficiency are at risk for being disproportionally placed in special education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Susana recently moved to the United States from Spain. Her teacher has asked her to help with a lesson on Spanish history by having her tell the class about significant Spanish landmarks. This is an example of using

Accepted Answer

A)  responsive teaching. 
B)  an instructional distraction. 
C)  a tool for singling out culturally diverse students. 
D)  inappropriate instruction. 
A)  responsive teaching. 
B)  an instructional distraction. 
C)  a tool for singling out culturally diverse students. 
D)  inappropriate instruction.

Question 16

Most students from culturally different backgrounds will not require special education intervention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

is the over- or underrepresentation of a specific cultural group within a specified setting when compared to the percentage of representation or prevalence in the general population.

Accepted Answer

A)  Presence 
B)  Prevalence 
C)  Disproportionality 
D)  Proportionality 
A)  Presence 
B)  Prevalence 
C)  Disproportionality 
D)  Proportionality

Question 18

Describe culturally and linguistically responsive teaching (CRT).

Accepted Answer

CRT focuses on the strengths,

Question 19

Which lawsuit addressed unfair assessment practices on behalf of African American students?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brown v. Board of Education 
B)  Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia 
C)  Lau v. Nichols 
D)  Larry P. v. Riles 
A)  Brown v. Board of Education 
B)  Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia 
C)  Lau v. Nichols 
D)  Larry P. v. Riles

Question 20

The case of Diana v. State Board of Education established which precedent that is very prominent in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only psychologists from culturally divergent backgrounds should test minority youngsters. 
B)  Although culturally biased, IQ tests can determine placement of minority youngsters in special education. 
C)  Children tested for potential placement must be assessed in their native or primary language. 
D)  Students from culturally divergent backgrounds are not eligible for special education services. 
A)  Only psychologists from culturally divergent backgrounds should test minority youngsters. 
B)  Although culturally biased, IQ tests can determine placement of minority youngsters in special education. 
C)  Children tested for potential placement must be assessed in their native or primary language. 
D)  Students from culturally divergent backgrounds are not eligible for special education services.

What is the primary focus of an IEP for a student from a culturally diverse background?

What is the overarching focus of culturally responsive education?

Living conditions can cause children from culturally different backgrounds to experience academic difficulties and to be referred to special education. Discuss two major contributors to the development of a child's learning problem.

Measurement bias refers to for students from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Describe how language diversity may contribute to assessment difficulties with students who are from a variety of cultures.

Poverty is found more often in what populations?

Cultural or linguistic diversity do not have linking factors with special education.

José is a second grader with limited English proficiency, and he has begun to show serious academic difficulties as the year progresses. The overall population of emergent bilingual learners at his school is low. He is to receive special education.

Culturally responsive early intervention programs provided benefits for students in

Students from culturally diverse backgrounds must always have an IEP.

List the ways in which the cultural background of parents influences their reactions to a child with a disability.

Appropriate professional preparation includes training in

What five major elements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (I.D.E.A.) are relevant to multicultural education? Briefly describe each of these elements.

Students who have limited English proficiency are at risk for being disproportionally placed in special education.

Susana recently moved to the United States from Spain. Her teacher has asked her to help with a lesson on Spanish history by having her tell the class about significant Spanish landmarks. This is an example of using

Most students from culturally different backgrounds will not require special education intervention.

is the over- or underrepresentation of a specific cultural group within a specified setting when compared to the percentage of representation or prevalence in the general population.

Describe culturally and linguistically responsive teaching (CRT).

Which lawsuit addressed unfair assessment practices on behalf of African American students?

The case of Diana v. State Board of Education established which precedent that is very prominent in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

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What is the primary focus of an IEP for a student from a culturally diverse background?

What is the overarching focus of culturally responsive education?

Living conditions can cause children from culturally different backgrounds to experience academic difficulties and to be referred to special education. Discuss two major contributors to the development of a child's learning problem.

Measurement bias refers to for students from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Describe how language diversity may contribute to assessment difficulties with students who are from a variety of cultures.

Poverty is found more often in what populations?

Cultural or linguistic diversity do not have linking factors with special education.

José is a second grader with limited English proficiency, and he has begun to show serious academic difficulties as the year progresses. The overall population of emergent bilingual learners at his school is low. He is to receive special education.

Culturally responsive early intervention programs provided benefits for students in

Students from culturally diverse backgrounds must always have an IEP.

List the ways in which the cultural background of parents influences their reactions to a child with a disability.

Appropriate professional preparation includes training in

What five major elements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (I.D.E.A.) are relevant to multicultural education? Briefly describe each of these elements.

Students who have limited English proficiency are at risk for being disproportionally placed in special education.

Susana recently moved to the United States from Spain. Her teacher has asked her to help with a lesson on Spanish history by having her tell the class about significant Spanish landmarks. This is an example of using

Most students from culturally different backgrounds will not require special education intervention.

is the over- or underrepresentation of a specific cultural group within a specified setting when compared to the percentage of representation or prevalence in the general population.

Describe culturally and linguistically responsive teaching (CRT).

Which lawsuit addressed unfair assessment practices on behalf of African American students?

The case of Diana v. State Board of Education established which precedent that is very prominent in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

Understanding Exceptionalities in the 21st Century

Inclusion and Multidisciplinary Collaboration in the Early Childhood and Elementary School Years

Education for All

Secondary Education and Transition Planning

Exceptionalities and Families

Learning Disabilities

Emotionalbehavioral Disorders

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Communication Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Severe and Multiple Disabilities

Sensory Disabilities: Hearing and Vision Loss

Physical Disabilities and Other Health Disorders

Gifted, Creative, and Talented

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