Question 1

Which of the following teaching practices is LEAST effective in teaching students of color?

Accepted Answer

A) Make sure students develop academic skills despite inequities and hostile classroom environments. 
B) Make sure students retain their cultural competence by using culture as a vehicle for learning. 
C) Make sure students develop a broad sociopolitical consciousness that allows them to critique the status quo. 
D) Make sure students avoid the use of culturally specific language,skills,knowledge,and traditions in classroom learning applications. 
A) Make sure students develop academic skills despite inequities and hostile classroom environments. 
B) Make sure students retain their cultural competence by using culture as a vehicle for learning. 
C) Make sure students develop a broad sociopolitical consciousness that allows them to critique the status quo. 
D) Make sure students avoid the use of culturally specific language,skills,knowledge,and traditions in classroom learning applications. D

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of the invisible influence of culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Darius is an African American boy who often wears a tee shirt bearing the name of his favorite baseball star. 
B) Mika is a Native American girl who shows respect by avoiding eye contact with her teacher. 
C) Cate is an Irish American girl who styles her hair like the lead singer of her favorite musical group. 
D) Stefano is a Mexican American boy whose favorite holiday celebration is Cinco de Mayo. 
A) Darius is an African American boy who often wears a tee shirt bearing the name of his favorite baseball star. 
B) Mika is a Native American girl who shows respect by avoiding eye contact with her teacher. 
C) Cate is an Irish American girl who styles her hair like the lead singer of her favorite musical group. 
D) Stefano is a Mexican American boy whose favorite holiday celebration is Cinco de Mayo. B

Question 3

Consider the following students in Mr.Hembre's fifth grade class:
LaNell is an average student who struggles with math concepts and needs help to improve her reading skills and basic study skills.
Tanner is a good student,a high achiever in math and slightly above average in language arts and science.
Stephanie is a very bright,high-achieving student who excels in every subject,and often helps her peers.
Based on statistical findings,which of these students is most likely to receive the least amount of attention from the teacher?
Which one is most likely to receive the most attention from the teacher?
Explain what teachers can do to prevent this type of bias in the classroom.

Accepted Answer

Suggested Response:
Based on statistical findings,Stephanie is most likely to receive the least amount of attention from the teacher,and Tanner is most likely to receive the most attention.Some boys,generally high-achieving White students,receive more than their share of teacher attention,whereas high-achieving girls receive the least teacher attention.
To prevent this type of biased behavior,teachers can monitor their practices in the classroom.For example,a teacher might use a systematic approach for calling on students the same number of times.Avoid calling on one sex more than the other,one race or ethnic group more than others,or one academic level more than others.Highlight role models of both sexes in all subject areas and use gender-free language as much as possible.Teachers can rotate class and group roles and assignments to ensure that everyone gets to do every type of role and task.

Question 4

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 has several African American students in her class and focuses primarily on auditory presentation of information to help these students learn. 
D) Mr.Delgado uses a highly structured approach in teaching because he believes it prepares 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 has several African American students in her class and focuses primarily on auditory presentation of information to help these students learn. 
D) Mr.Delgado uses a highly structured approach in teaching because he believes it prepares students for the workplace.

Question 5

Beth Doll and her colleagues developed suggestions for creating resilient classrooms.Which of the following characterizes a resilient classroom?

Accepted Answer

A) Teachers minimize rules and maximize support for students. 
B) Teachers reduce expectations for minority students to help them advance to the next grade level. 
C) Teachers help students develop self-regulation skills and practice behavioral self-control. 
D) Students establish the classroom rules and procedures and determine the standards. 
A) Teachers minimize rules and maximize support for students. 
B) Teachers reduce expectations for minority students to help them advance to the next grade level. 
C) Teachers help students develop self-regulation skills and practice behavioral self-control. 
D) Students establish the classroom rules and procedures and determine the standards.

Question 6

A group of people constructs a program for living and communicates the program,its values,norms,traditions,self-definitions,and rules to its members.This program for living is the group's:

Accepted Answer

A) social foundation. 
B) value system. 
C) ethnic identity. 
D) culture. 
A) social foundation. 
B) value system. 
C) ethnic identity. 
D) culture.

Question 7

Mrs.Evans is a new teacher in a diverse community.The students in her classroom come from a broad range of racial and ethnic groups.About one-fourth of her students are immigrants from other countries.Altogether they represent many cultural backgrounds.Her principal advises Mrs.Evans to use culturally relevant pedagogy.Mrs.Evans is not sure what the principal means,but she wants to learn.She comes to you for help.First,explain culturally relevant pedagogy.
Then describe specific actions Mrs.Evans should take to apply guidelines for culturally relevant pedagogy.

Accepted Answer

Suggested Response:
Ladson-Billings uses

Question 8

KT is a sixteen-year-old girl who describes herself as someone who loves sports,sees herself as less feminine than the other girls,and hangs out with the jocks at school.This self-description is directly associated with her:

Accepted Answer

A) sexual orientation. 
B) sexual identity. 
C) gender identity. 
D) sex. 
A) sexual orientation. 
B) sexual identity. 
C) gender identity. 
D) sex.

Question 9

Which of the following teachers uses language that perpetuates gender bias?

Accepted Answer

A) Mr.Kotts invites two firefighters to discuss fire danger. 
B) Ms.Arensen opens the floor for nominations for a committee chair. 
C) Mr.Goodeau talks to his students about the role of mail carriers. 
D) Mrs.Woodson asks her students if any of them know a policeman. 
A) Mr.Kotts invites two firefighters to discuss fire danger. 
B) Ms.Arensen opens the floor for nominations for a committee chair. 
C) Mr.Goodeau talks to his students about the role of mail carriers. 
D) Mrs.Woodson asks her students if any of them know a policeman.

Question 10

Mr.Thibodaux teaches in a large middle school with students from all socioeconomic levels and a wide range of racial and ethnic diversity.He is examining the standardized test scores of his students in an effort to determine their areas of strength and weakness.If his students represent national averages,where will he find the greatest gaps in academic achievement?

Accepted Answer

A) The gaps between scores of wealthy and poor students 
B) The gaps between scores of White and African American students 
C) The gaps between scores of White and Hispanic students 
D) The gaps between scores of White and Asian American students 
A) The gaps between scores of wealthy and poor students 
B) The gaps between scores of White and African American students 
C) The gaps between scores of White and Hispanic students 
D) The gaps between scores of White and Asian American students

Question 11

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

Question 12

Mrs.O'Connor wants to use groups in her diverse fourth grade classroom.What should she do if she wants to follow the guidelines for culturally relevant teaching?

Accepted Answer

A) Allow students to self-select their groups for each task 
B) Organize heterogeneous groups of four or five students 
C) Assign students to homogeneous groups on the basis of race/ethnicity 
D) Avoid using small groups to protect students against biases 
A) Allow students to self-select their groups for each task 
B) Organize heterogeneous groups of four or five students 
C) Assign students to homogeneous groups on the basis of race/ethnicity 
D) Avoid using small groups to protect students against biases

Question 13

The greatest gaps in academic achievement in the United States 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 achievement of many low-SES students in schools.In the second part of this essay question,explain what teachers can do to help children from low-SES families succeed and narrow the gap.

Accepted Answer

Suggested Response:
Part 1:
Low-SES chil

Question 14

Approximately what percentage of children in the United States lives in low-income or poor families?

Accepted Answer

A) 20% 
B) 25% 
C) 33% 
D) 45%. 
A) 20% 
B) 25% 
C) 33% 
D) 45%.

Question 15

Which 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 16

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) negative schema. 
B) resistance to feminism. 
C) stereotype threat. 
D) general test anxiety 
A) negative schema. 
B) resistance to feminism. 
C) stereotype threat. 
D) general test anxiety

Question 17

Which of the following children is most likely to struggle with participation structures,rules,and procedural norms in typical school situations?

Accepted Answer

A) An African American girl who lives in a middle-class neighborhood 
B) A White American boy from a lower middle-class family 
C) A Latino boy who lives with extended family in an upper middle-class community 
D) A Navajo Indian boy who lives on a reservation 
A) An African American girl who lives in a middle-class neighborhood 
B) A White American boy from a lower middle-class family 
C) A Latino boy who lives with extended family in an upper middle-class community 
D) A Navajo Indian boy who lives on a reservation

Question 18

What was the outcome of the famous 1954 case of Brown v.Board of Education of Topeka?

Accepted Answer

A) Segregated seating on public transportation was ruled illegal. 
B) Segregated rest rooms for Black people in public establishments were ruled illegal. 
C) Segregation in neighborhood housing was ruled illegal. 
D) Segregated schooling for Black children was ruled illegal. 
A) Segregated seating on public transportation was ruled illegal. 
B) Segregated rest rooms for Black people in public establishments were ruled illegal. 
C) Segregation in neighborhood housing was ruled illegal. 
D) Segregated schooling for Black children was ruled illegal.

Question 19

Ayo's parents are from Nigeria,but emigrated to the U.S.before Ayo was born.Ayo's dad is a medical doctor in a Houston suburb,and his mom has an art gallery in the city.Ayo attends an elite private high school and is one of the top players on his school's basketball team.Based on this information,what is the best description of Ayo's cultural ties?

Accepted Answer

A) Culturally,Ayo is Nigerian. 
B) Ayo's cultural ties are African American. 
C) Culturally,Ayo's influences are American and Nigerian. 
D) Ayo's cultural ties are Nigerian,American,upper class,and basketball. 
A) Culturally,Ayo is Nigerian. 
B) Ayo's cultural ties are African American. 
C) Culturally,Ayo's influences are American and Nigerian. 
D) Ayo's cultural ties are Nigerian,American,upper class,and basketball.

Question 20

Chet,the seven-year-old son of Thai parents,is growing up in a Thai community in a large metro area.His family is poor and most of his friends come from poor families.Based on statistics,why is Chet less likely than children from wealthier families to succeed academically?

Accepted Answer

A) He is less likely to succeed academically because he,more than children from wealthier families,is likely to lose ground academically during the summers. 
B) He is less likely to succeed academically because academic expectations are low despite high quality schools and resources in poor communities. 
C) He is less likely to succeed academically because teachers in metro area schools are typically underqualified and underprepared to help children overcome the setbacks associated with poverty. 
D) He is less likely to succeed academically because his family,unlike wealthier families,is likely to encourage him to become a part of the resistance culture in the community. 
A) He is less likely to succeed academically because he,more than children from wealthier families,is likely to lose ground academically during the summers. 
B) He is less likely to succeed academically because academic expectations are low despite high quality schools and resources in poor communities. 
C) He is less likely to succeed academically because teachers in metro area schools are typically underqualified and underprepared to help children overcome the setbacks associated with poverty. 
D) He is less likely to succeed academically because his family,unlike wealthier families,is likely to encourage him to become a part of the resistance culture in the community.

Which of the following teaching practices is LEAST effective in teaching students of color?

Which of the following is an example of the invisible influence of culture?

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

Beth Doll and her colleagues developed suggestions for creating resilient classrooms.Which of the following characterizes a resilient classroom?

A group of people constructs a program for living and communicates the program,its values,norms,traditions,self-definitions,and rules to its members.This program for living is the group's:

KT is a sixteen-year-old girl who describes herself as someone who loves sports,sees herself as less feminine than the other girls,and hangs out with the jocks at school.This self-description is directly associated with her:

Which of the following teachers uses language that perpetuates gender bias?

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

Mrs.O'Connor wants to use groups in her diverse fourth grade classroom.What should she do if she wants to follow the guidelines for culturally relevant teaching?

Approximately what percentage of children in the United States lives in low-income or poor families?

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

Which of the following children is most likely to struggle with participation structures,rules,and procedural norms in typical school situations?

What was the outcome of the famous 1954 case of Brown v.Board of Education of Topeka?

Chet,the seven-year-old son of Thai parents,is growing up in a Thai community in a large metro area.His family is poor and most of his friends come from poor families.Based on statistics,why is Chet less likely than children from wealthier families to succeed academically?

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Exam 6: Culture and Diversity

Which of the following teaching practices is LEAST effective in teaching students of color?

Which of the following is an example of the invisible influence of culture?

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

Beth Doll and her colleagues developed suggestions for creating resilient classrooms.Which of the following characterizes a resilient classroom?

A group of people constructs a program for living and communicates the program,its values,norms,traditions,self-definitions,and rules to its members.This program for living is the group's:

KT is a sixteen-year-old girl who describes herself as someone who loves sports,sees herself as less feminine than the other girls,and hangs out with the jocks at school.This self-description is directly associated with her:

Which of the following teachers uses language that perpetuates gender bias?

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

Mrs.O'Connor wants to use groups in her diverse fourth grade classroom.What should she do if she wants to follow the guidelines for culturally relevant teaching?

Approximately what percentage of children in the United States lives in low-income or poor families?

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

Which of the following children is most likely to struggle with participation structures,rules,and procedural norms in typical school situations?

What was the outcome of the famous 1954 case of Brown v.Board of Education of Topeka?

Chet,the seven-year-old son of Thai parents,is growing up in a Thai community in a large metro area.His family is poor and most of his friends come from poor families.Based on statistics,why is Chet less likely than children from wealthier families to succeed academically?

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development

The Self, Social, and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education

Behavioral 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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