Question 1

In distinction to the term prejudice, the term discrimination refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  attitudes and feelings about others. 
B)  beliefs about others. 
C)  behaviour and actions towards others. 
D)  feelings and impressions about others. 
A)  attitudes and feelings about others. 
B)  beliefs about others. 
C)  behaviour and actions towards others. 
D)  feelings and impressions about others.

Question 2

Which teacher is appropriately applying current advice regarding learning styles research and teaching?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mr. Newell is sensitive to differences in learning preferences and provides alternative paths to learning. 
B)  Ms. Cardova consistently uses one teaching strategy and encourages students to adapt accordingly. 
C)  Ms. Studdard focuses on auditory presentation of information to help her students learn. 
D)  Mr. Delgado uses a highly structured competitive approach in teaching to prepare his students for the workplace. 
A)  Mr. Newell is sensitive to differences in learning preferences and provides alternative paths to learning. 
B)  Ms. Cardova consistently uses one teaching strategy and encourages students to adapt accordingly. 
C)  Ms. Studdard focuses on auditory presentation of information to help her students learn. 
D)  Mr. Delgado uses a highly structured competitive approach in teaching to prepare his students for the workplace.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT identified as an element of the self-agency strand in resilient classrooms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Effective peer relations. 
B)  Academic self-efficacy. 
C)  Behavioural self-control. 
D)  Academic self-determination. 
A)  Effective peer relations. 
B)  Academic self-efficacy. 
C)  Behavioural self-control. 
D)  Academic self-determination.

Question 4

The best description of the use of tracking is that it occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  assigning students to low-ability or high-ability classes. 
B)  low-ability and high-ability groups are created based on socioeconomic classes. 
C)  low-ability students are matched with high-ability partners in a homogeneous class. 
D)  special education programs that monitor the progress of each student are developed and used. 
A)  assigning students to low-ability or high-ability classes. 
B)  low-ability and high-ability groups are created based on socioeconomic classes. 
C)  low-ability students are matched with high-ability partners in a homogeneous class. 
D)  special education programs that monitor the progress of each student are developed and used.

Question 5

Based on data from the National Shelter Study, approximately what percentage of shelter users in Canada are under the age of 16?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 1% 
B)  6.5% 
C)  22.5% 
D)  25% 
A)  less than 1% 
B)  6.5% 
C)  22.5% 
D)  25%

Question 6

Socioeconomic status (SES) is positively correlated with school achievement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The commonly used index that combine variations in wealth, power, control over resources, and prestige is _________.

Accepted Answer

socioecono

Question 8

Dana is nervous about the upcoming physics exam. She is the only girl in the class and has achieved higher scores on the assignments than most of the boys in class. She knows the boys think they're smarter and better at applying principles of physics. In this situation, Dana's nervousness is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  learned helplessness. 
B)  a stereotype threat. 
C)  confirmation bias. 
D)  negative schema. 
A)  learned helplessness. 
B)  a stereotype threat. 
C)  confirmation bias. 
D)  negative schema.

Question 9

The pragmatics of a classroom are the rules for being an effective communicator by knowing when and how to communicate in a particular context.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The overt rejection of middle-class values by low-SES students is referred to as a ________ culture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The overt rejection of middle-class values by...

Question 11

Prejudice is exclusively a personality trait.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Among Banks' dimensions of multicultural education, prejudice reduction is the dimension most people are familiar with.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A teaching approach used for students from visible minorities that includes academic success, developing/maintaining cultural competence and critical consciousness to challenge the status quo is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

culturally

Question 14

The greatest gaps in academic achievement in Canada are between students from low-income families and students of wealthier families. In the first part of this essay question, describe at least three factors that may explain the lower academic achievement of many students living in poverty. In the second part of this essay question, explain what teachers can do to help children from poor families succeed and narrow the gap.

Accepted Answer

Part 1:
-Poor children often attend lowe

Question 15

Which one of the following student situations is predictive of tracking practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Andy, who continue to be a low achiever throughout grade school, remains in school after reaching the age of 16. 
B)  Marie, who was placed in the low reading group in the third grade, is counselled in the eighth grade into home economics instead of beginning algebra. 
C)  Sylvia, who experienced considerable academic success in elementary school, is admitted to a prestigious university on an athletic scholarship. 
D)  Vincent, who was accelerated from second to fourth grade because of his outstanding ability test score, had difficulty with social interaction in high school. 
A)  Andy, who continue to be a low achiever throughout grade school, remains in school after reaching the age of 16. 
B)  Marie, who was placed in the low reading group in the third grade, is counselled in the eighth grade into home economics instead of beginning algebra. 
C)  Sylvia, who experienced considerable academic success in elementary school, is admitted to a prestigious university on an athletic scholarship. 
D)  Vincent, who was accelerated from second to fourth grade because of his outstanding ability test score, had difficulty with social interaction in high school.

Question 16

Which one of the following children of poverty is most likely to perform well in school?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amy's teacher understands that she is embarrassed about being poor. He seldom calls on her during class, but provides scaffolding if Amy asks for help. 
B)  Jeb's teacher calls on him frequently and expresses high expectations of his academic performance. 
C)  Natalie's teacher knows how difficult it is for Natalie to do school work at home, and he accepts incomplete homework from Natalie. 
D)  Ding's teacher allows him to sleep during class, knowing that he helps his younger siblings at home and stays up late most nights. 
A)  Amy's teacher understands that she is embarrassed about being poor. He seldom calls on her during class, but provides scaffolding if Amy asks for help. 
B)  Jeb's teacher calls on him frequently and expresses high expectations of his academic performance. 
C)  Natalie's teacher knows how difficult it is for Natalie to do school work at home, and he accepts incomplete homework from Natalie. 
D)  Ding's teacher allows him to sleep during class, knowing that he helps his younger siblings at home and stays up late most nights.

Question 17

Which one of the following quotations MOST clearly represents the concept of stereotyping?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Boys should line up to the right and girls to the left." 
B)  "If he's one of your friends, tell him not to apply." 
C)  "Matthew just doesn't seem interested in spelling." 
D)  "People from that region just aren't ambitious." 
A)  "Boys should line up to the right and girls to the left." 
B)  "If he's one of your friends, tell him not to apply." 
C)  "Matthew just doesn't seem interested in spelling." 
D)  "People from that region just aren't ambitious."

Question 18

The knowledge, rules, traditions, and attitudes that guide behaviour in a particular group of people represent the ________ of that group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The knowledge, rules, traditions, and attitudes that...

Question 19

The rules and traditions that guide the behaviour of a group comprise its

Accepted Answer

A)  culture. 
B)  ethnic heritage. 
C)  racial identity. 
D)  social status. 
A)  culture. 
B)  ethnic heritage. 
C)  racial identity. 
D)  social status.

Question 20

Which of the following terms relates to shared cultural characteristics such as common history, religion, traditions, and language?

Accepted Answer

A)  Race 
B)  Minority group 
C)  Socioeconomic status 
D)  Ethnicity 
A)  Race 
B)  Minority group 
C)  Socioeconomic status 
D)  Ethnicity

In distinction to the term prejudice, the term discrimination refers to

Which teacher is appropriately applying current advice regarding learning styles research and teaching?

Which of the following is NOT identified as an element of the self-agency strand in resilient classrooms?

The best description of the use of tracking is that it occurs when

Based on data from the National Shelter Study, approximately what percentage of shelter users in Canada are under the age of 16?

Socioeconomic status (SES) is positively correlated with school achievement.

The commonly used index that combine variations in wealth, power, control over resources, and prestige is _________.

The pragmatics of a classroom are the rules for being an effective communicator by knowing when and how to communicate in a particular context.

The overt rejection of middle-class values by low-SES students is referred to as a ________ culture.

Prejudice is exclusively a personality trait.

Among Banks' dimensions of multicultural education, prejudice reduction is the dimension most people are familiar with.

A teaching approach used for students from visible minorities that includes academic success, developing/maintaining cultural competence and critical consciousness to challenge the status quo is known as ________.

Which one of the following student situations is predictive of tracking practices?

Which one of the following children of poverty is most likely to perform well in school?

Which one of the following quotations MOST clearly represents the concept of stereotyping?

The knowledge, rules, traditions, and attitudes that guide behaviour in a particular group of people represent the ________ of that group.

The rules and traditions that guide the behaviour of a group comprise its

Which of the following terms relates to shared cultural characteristics such as common history, religion, traditions, and language?

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development

Self and Social and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education

Behavioural Views of Learning

Cognitive Views of Learning

Complex Cognitive Processes

The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation

Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Creating Learning Environments

Teaching Every Student

Classroom Assessment, Grading, and Standardized Testing

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Exam 6: Culture and Diversity

In distinction to the term prejudice, the term discrimination refers to

Which teacher is appropriately applying current advice regarding learning styles research and teaching?

Which of the following is NOT identified as an element of the self-agency strand in resilient classrooms?

The best description of the use of tracking is that it occurs when

Based on data from the National Shelter Study, approximately what percentage of shelter users in Canada are under the age of 16?

Socioeconomic status (SES) is positively correlated with school achievement.

The commonly used index that combine variations in wealth, power, control over resources, and prestige is _________.

The pragmatics of a classroom are the rules for being an effective communicator by knowing when and how to communicate in a particular context.

The overt rejection of middle-class values by low-SES students is referred to as a ________ culture.

Prejudice is exclusively a personality trait.

Among Banks' dimensions of multicultural education, prejudice reduction is the dimension most people are familiar with.

A teaching approach used for students from visible minorities that includes academic success, developing/maintaining cultural competence and critical consciousness to challenge the status quo is known as ________.

Which one of the following student situations is predictive of tracking practices?

Which one of the following children of poverty is most likely to perform well in school?

Which one of the following quotations MOST clearly represents the concept of stereotyping?

The knowledge, rules, traditions, and attitudes that guide behaviour in a particular group of people represent the ________ of that group.

The rules and traditions that guide the behaviour of a group comprise its

Which of the following terms relates to shared cultural characteristics such as common history, religion, traditions, and language?

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development

Self and Social and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education

Behavioural Views of Learning

Cognitive Views of Learning

Complex Cognitive Processes

The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation

Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Creating Learning Environments

Teaching Every Student

Classroom Assessment, Grading, and Standardized Testing

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