Question 1

Cultural pluralism requires cultural groups to relinquish or abandon their cultural heritage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

List five of the seven microcultures that influence student behavior.

Accepted Answer

Gender
Social class

Question 3

Classroom materials should not include only the perspective of which of the following groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children, women, and men across diverse groups 
B)  Male, middle-class, Western European group 
C)  Females and males across cultures and racial groups 
D)  Persons with and without disabilities groups 
A)  Children, women, and men across diverse groups 
B)  Male, middle-class, Western European group 
C)  Females and males across cultures and racial groups 
D)  Persons with and without disabilities groups

Question 4

In the past, the metaphor for the new immigrants in the United States was a melting pot.Today, the preferred metaphor is that of a

Accepted Answer

A)  Blanket 
B)  Flower 
C)  Patchwork quilt 
D)  Teapot 
A)  Blanket 
B)  Flower 
C)  Patchwork quilt 
D)  Teapot

Question 5

All of the following are true about multiculturalism except

Accepted Answer

A)  Acknowledges basic commonalities among groups of people 
B)  Refers to more than one culture 
C)  Implies we should appreciate differences among groups of people 
D)  States clearly that one cannot function within more than one culture 
A)  Acknowledges basic commonalities among groups of people 
B)  Refers to more than one culture 
C)  Implies we should appreciate differences among groups of people 
D)  States clearly that one cannot function within more than one culture

Question 6

Eighty-three percent of U.S.teachers are _______

Accepted Answer

A)  African American 
B)  Asian 
C)  White 
D)  Multicultural 
A)  African American 
B)  Asian 
C)  White 
D)  Multicultural

Question 7

By the year 2020, students of color are projected to make up almost half of all school-age youth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain some of the assessment recommendations for students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

Present perspectives and contributions o

Question 9

There is an underrepresentation of minority children in special education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Discuss how the overrepresentation of children of color is best understood as a relationship between family socioeconomic status and disability rather than disability and minority group.

Accepted Answer

Individuals from minorities typically po

Question 11

What are the projections for the makeup of America's classrooms in the coming decades?

Accepted Answer

By the year 2020,students of color are p

Question 12

All of the following except __________ is an example of Gardner's multiple intelligences.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bodily/kinesthetic 
B)  Telepathic 
C)  Naturalist 
D)  Interpersonal 
A)  Bodily/kinesthetic 
B)  Telepathic 
C)  Naturalist 
D)  Interpersonal

Question 13

The number of school-age children whose primary language is not English is estimated at more than

Accepted Answer

A)  4 million 
B)  6 million 
C)  8 million 
D)  10 million 
A)  4 million 
B)  6 million 
C)  8 million 
D)  10 million

Question 14

In the early decades of the 20th century, one aim of schools was to

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide bilingual education 
B)  Screen children for disabilities 
C)  Ensure children were grouped according to their cultural background 
D)  Assimilate children of immigrants into American culture 
A)  Provide bilingual education 
B)  Screen children for disabilities 
C)  Ensure children were grouped according to their cultural background 
D)  Assimilate children of immigrants into American culture

Question 15

Bilingual education is defined as instruction

Accepted Answer

A)  Primarily in English using the native language minimally 
B)  Only in the native language 
C)  Only in English 
D)  In the native language while learning English 
A)  Primarily in English using the native language minimally 
B)  Only in the native language 
C)  Only in English 
D)  In the native language while learning English

Question 16

Historically, fewer numbers of minority groups have been placed in special education classrooms than would be anticipated based on their proportion of the school population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the 19th and 20th centuries, immigrants entered the United States at what location?

Accepted Answer

A)  Boston 
B)  Ellis Island 
C)  Philadelphia 
D)  Washington, D.C. 
A)  Boston 
B)  Ellis Island 
C)  Philadelphia 
D)  Washington, D.C.

Question 18

Distinguish between multiculturalism, multicultural education, and bilingual education.

Accepted Answer

Multiculturalism refers to more than one

Question 19

The U.S.Department of Education identifies citizens according to the following categories: (a)American Indian or Alaskan Native, (b)Asian or Pacific Islander, (c)Hispanic, (d)Black, and (e)White.Discuss the pros and cons for having only five categories and how the use of these categories affects the educational culture in the schools.

Accepted Answer

American Indian or Alaskan Native. A per

Question 20

__________ means limited access to health care, especially prenatal, poor nutrition, and adverse living conditions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Culturally deprived 
B)  Diversity 
C)  Severely deprived 
D)  Poverty 
A)  Culturally deprived 
B)  Diversity 
C)  Severely deprived 
D)  Poverty

Cultural pluralism requires cultural groups to relinquish or abandon their cultural heritage.

List five of the seven microcultures that influence student behavior.

Classroom materials should not include only the perspective of which of the following groups?

In the past, the metaphor for the new immigrants in the United States was a melting pot.Today, the preferred metaphor is that of a

All of the following are true about multiculturalism except

Eighty-three percent of U.S.teachers are _______

By the year 2020, students of color are projected to make up almost half of all school-age youth.

Explain some of the assessment recommendations for students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

There is an underrepresentation of minority children in special education.

Discuss how the overrepresentation of children of color is best understood as a relationship between family socioeconomic status and disability rather than disability and minority group.

What are the projections for the makeup of America's classrooms in the coming decades?

All of the following except __________ is an example of Gardner's multiple intelligences.

The number of school-age children whose primary language is not English is estimated at more than

In the early decades of the 20th century, one aim of schools was to

Bilingual education is defined as instruction

Historically, fewer numbers of minority groups have been placed in special education classrooms than would be anticipated based on their proportion of the school population.

In the 19th and 20th centuries, immigrants entered the United States at what location?

Distinguish between multiculturalism, multicultural education, and bilingual education.

__________ means limited access to health care, especially prenatal, poor nutrition, and adverse living conditions.

Special Education in Context People Concepts and Perspectives

Policies Practices and Programs

Parents Families and Exceptionality

Assistive Technology

Individuals With Intellectual Disability

Individuals With Learning Disabilities

Individuals With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Individuals With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments

Individuals With Hearing Impairments

Individuals With Visual Impairments

Individuals With Physical Disabilities Health Disabilities and Related Lowincidence Disabilities

Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

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Exam 3: Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality

Cultural pluralism requires cultural groups to relinquish or abandon their cultural heritage.

List five of the seven microcultures that influence student behavior.

Classroom materials should not include only the perspective of which of the following groups?

In the past, the metaphor for the new immigrants in the United States was a melting pot.Today, the preferred metaphor is that of a

All of the following are true about multiculturalism except

Eighty-three percent of U.S.teachers are _______

By the year 2020, students of color are projected to make up almost half of all school-age youth.

Explain some of the assessment recommendations for students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

There is an underrepresentation of minority children in special education.

Discuss how the overrepresentation of children of color is best understood as a relationship between family socioeconomic status and disability rather than disability and minority group.

What are the projections for the makeup of America's classrooms in the coming decades?

All of the following except __________ is an example of Gardner's multiple intelligences.

The number of school-age children whose primary language is not English is estimated at more than

In the early decades of the 20th century, one aim of schools was to

Bilingual education is defined as instruction

Historically, fewer numbers of minority groups have been placed in special education classrooms than would be anticipated based on their proportion of the school population.

In the 19th and 20th centuries, immigrants entered the United States at what location?

Distinguish between multiculturalism, multicultural education, and bilingual education.

__________ means limited access to health care, especially prenatal, poor nutrition, and adverse living conditions.

Special Education in Context People Concepts and Perspectives

Policies Practices and Programs

Parents Families and Exceptionality

Assistive Technology

Individuals With Intellectual Disability

Individuals With Learning Disabilities

Individuals With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Individuals With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Individuals With Speech and Language Impairments

Individuals With Hearing Impairments

Individuals With Visual Impairments

Individuals With Physical Disabilities Health Disabilities and Related Lowincidence Disabilities

Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

Filters