Question 1

In the early decades of the twentieth 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 2

Poverty is the only factor that contributes to the disproportionate representation of minorities in some special education programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Schools in the United States are grounded in ______,a culture that may hold little meaning for many students whose families are poor and/or are from ethnically or culturally diverse backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

A) African American culture and values 
B) Latino culture and values 
C) Asian culture and values 
D) white,middle-class values 
A) African American culture and values 
B) Latino culture and values 
C) Asian culture and values 
D) white,middle-class values

Question 4

Which of the following statements is not appropriate for special educators to consider when planning interventions for learners who are culturally and linguistically diverse?

Accepted Answer

A) Information about language characteristics of learners with disabilities who are bilingual or have limited English proficiency 
B) Information about cultural factors that influence educational planning and services 
C) Characteristics of instructional strategies and materials that are culturally and linguistically appropriate 
D) Characteristics of a learning environment that promotes success only for English-speaking students 
A) Information about language characteristics of learners with disabilities who are bilingual or have limited English proficiency 
B) Information about cultural factors that influence educational planning and services 
C) Characteristics of instructional strategies and materials that are culturally and linguistically appropriate 
D) Characteristics of a learning environment that promotes success only for English-speaking students

Question 5

Which of the following describes cultural pluralism? Cultural and ethnic differences

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A) must be appreciated and respected. 
B) must be abandoned. 
C) need to be relinquished. 
D) must be overlooked. 
A) must be appreciated and respected. 
B) must be abandoned. 
C) need to be relinquished. 
D) must be overlooked.

Question 6

Multicultural education is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) foreign language instruction. 
B) cooking techniques from other cultures. 
C) an educational strategy. 
D) the study of art history across cultures. 
A) foreign language instruction. 
B) cooking techniques from other cultures. 
C) an educational strategy. 
D) the study of art history across cultures.

Question 7

List the five distinct racial groups identified by the federal government.

Accepted Answer

American Indian or A

Question 8

Ethnocentrism is defined as viewing one's own cultural group characteristics

Accepted Answer

A) as inferior. 
B) as superior. 
C) as without value. 
D) with disinterest. 
A) as inferior. 
B) as superior. 
C) as without value. 
D) with disinterest.

Question 9

Discuss the benefits of using portfolio assessment to address the problem of the overrepresentation and underrepresentation of language and ethnic minorities in some special education programs.

Accepted Answer

Portfolio assessment is uniquely intrigu

Question 10

In today's educational systems,the primary purpose of bilingual education programs is to

Accepted Answer

A) assimilate students to the American culture 
B) assist students by teaching and speaking in English only 
C) immerse students in the English language experience 
D) provide assistance to students with limited abilities in English so they can function effectively 
A) assimilate students to the American culture 
B) assist students by teaching and speaking in English only 
C) immerse students in the English language experience 
D) provide assistance to students with limited abilities in English so they can function effectively

Question 11

A subculture refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) Ethnocentrism 
B) Macroculture 
C) Egocentrism 
D) Microculture 
A) Ethnocentrism 
B) Macroculture 
C) Egocentrism 
D) Microculture

Question 12

Explain portfolio testing.What is it and how can it be used? What are the potential advantages and disadvantages? How could the use of portfolio testing affect the assessment process and overrepresentation of minorities in some special education programs?

Accepted Answer

Portfolio assessment emphasizes the inst

Question 13

Distinct subcultures within a larger culture; these groups maintain their own distinct values,norms,folkways,and identification.

Accepted Answer

A) macroculture 
B) multicultural 
C) microculture 
D) culture 
A) macroculture 
B) multicultural 
C) microculture 
D) culture

Question 14

The presence of cultural differences provides an opportunity to

Accepted Answer

A) celebrate the richness of American diversity. 
B) separate groups of people. 
C) exclude those who do not speak English well. 
D) isolate people who eat strange foods. 
A) celebrate the richness of American diversity. 
B) separate groups of people. 
C) exclude those who do not speak English well. 
D) isolate people who eat strange foods.

Question 15

Multicultural education is appropriate for

Accepted Answer

A) only young students. 
B) only older students. 
C) only students without disabilities. 
D) all students. 
A) only young students. 
B) only older students. 
C) only students without disabilities. 
D) all students.

Question 16

All of the following are goals of multicultural education except

Accepted Answer

A) Americanization. 
B) educational equity. 
C) social reconstruction. 
D) human relations. 
A) Americanization. 
B) educational equity. 
C) social reconstruction. 
D) human relations.

Question 17

Discuss the issues associated with the disproportionate representation of minorities in special education.

Accepted Answer

The disproportionate presence of pupils

Question 18

A metaphor describing the United States in the early twentieth century is

Accepted Answer

A) cultural pluralism 
B) assimilation 
C) melting pot 
D) multiculturalism 
A) cultural pluralism 
B) assimilation 
C) melting pot 
D) multiculturalism

Question 19

Bilingual students must obtain which level of language skills before achieving a successful transition to a monolingual English class setting?

Accepted Answer

A) Beginning language level 
B) Conversational fluency level 
C) Complex language level 
D) Completely proficient level 
A) Beginning language level 
B) Conversational fluency level 
C) Complex language level 
D) Completely proficient level

Question 20

What are four recommendations for assessing culturally and linguistically diverse pupils?

Accepted Answer

Assessment of the student's language com

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

Poverty is the only factor that contributes to the disproportionate representation of minorities in some special education programs.

Schools in the United States are grounded in ______,a culture that may hold little meaning for many students whose families are poor and/or are from ethnically or culturally diverse backgrounds.

Which of the following statements is not appropriate for special educators to consider when planning interventions for learners who are culturally and linguistically diverse?

Which of the following describes cultural pluralism? Cultural and ethnic differences

Multicultural education is defined as

List the five distinct racial groups identified by the federal government.

Ethnocentrism is defined as viewing one's own cultural group characteristics

Discuss the benefits of using portfolio assessment to address the problem of the overrepresentation and underrepresentation of language and ethnic minorities in some special education programs.

In today's educational systems,the primary purpose of bilingual education programs is to

A subculture refers to:

Explain portfolio testing.What is it and how can it be used? What are the potential advantages and disadvantages? How could the use of portfolio testing affect the assessment process and overrepresentation of minorities in some special education programs?

Distinct subcultures within a larger culture; these groups maintain their own distinct values,norms,folkways,and identification.

The presence of cultural differences provides an opportunity to

Multicultural education is appropriate for

All of the following are goals of multicultural education except

Discuss the issues associated with the disproportionate representation of minorities in special education.

A metaphor describing the United States in the early twentieth century is

Bilingual students must obtain which level of language skills before achieving a successful transition to a monolingual English class setting?

What are four recommendations for assessing culturally and linguistically diverse pupils?

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 Low-Incidence Disabilities

Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

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Exam 3: Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality

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

Poverty is the only factor that contributes to the disproportionate representation of minorities in some special education programs.

Schools in the United States are grounded in ______,a culture that may hold little meaning for many students whose families are poor and/or are from ethnically or culturally diverse backgrounds.

Which of the following statements is not appropriate for special educators to consider when planning interventions for learners who are culturally and linguistically diverse?

Which of the following describes cultural pluralism? Cultural and ethnic differences

Multicultural education is defined as

List the five distinct racial groups identified by the federal government.

Ethnocentrism is defined as viewing one's own cultural group characteristics

Discuss the benefits of using portfolio assessment to address the problem of the overrepresentation and underrepresentation of language and ethnic minorities in some special education programs.

In today's educational systems,the primary purpose of bilingual education programs is to

A subculture refers to:

Explain portfolio testing.What is it and how can it be used? What are the potential advantages and disadvantages? How could the use of portfolio testing affect the assessment process and overrepresentation of minorities in some special education programs?

Distinct subcultures within a larger culture; these groups maintain their own distinct values,norms,folkways,and identification.

The presence of cultural differences provides an opportunity to

Multicultural education is appropriate for

All of the following are goals of multicultural education except

Discuss the issues associated with the disproportionate representation of minorities in special education.

A metaphor describing the United States in the early twentieth century is

Bilingual students must obtain which level of language skills before achieving a successful transition to a monolingual English class setting?

What are four recommendations for assessing culturally and linguistically diverse pupils?

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 Low-Incidence Disabilities

Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented

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