AECTP Diversity in Education 5

Question 1

Which federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving federal financial assistance, directly impacting public schools?

Accepted Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Answer

Section 504 prohibits disability-based discrimination in federally funded programs and requires reasonable accommodations in public schools.

Question 2

A teacher notices that gifted education referrals in their school skew heavily toward white and affluent students. The most appropriate systemic response is to:

Accepted Answer

Review and revise referral processes to eliminate bias and use multiple identification criteria

Answer

Revising referral criteria and processes to use multiple data points reduces bias without lowering academic expectations or eliminating access.

Question 3

Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) is designed primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Make grade-level content comprehensible to English Language Learners through structured supports

Answer

SIOP provides a research-based framework for making content accessible to ELLs through language and content objectives, comprehensible input, and interaction strategies.

Question 4

A student from a collectivist cultural background consistently defers to the teacher rather than sharing personal opinions. The teacher should:

Accepted Answer

Reframe participation expectations and offer structured formats that honor collaborative norms

Answer

Reframing participation to honor collectivist values—such as group consensus tasks—respects cultural norms while keeping the student academically engaged.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the concept of intersectionality in the context of education?

Accepted Answer

The way multiple aspects of a student's identity interact to shape unique experiences of privilege and marginalization

Answer

Intersectionality, coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, describes how overlapping identities (race, gender, class, disability, etc.) create compounded and unique experiences.

(AECTP) Alabama Educator Certification Testing Program Practice Test

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AECTP Diversity in Education 5