Culturally Responsive Teaching and Equity in Education Flashcards
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Which strategy BEST supports equity for students with limited access to technology at home?
Answer: Offering alternative non-digital assignments and access to school devices during the day
Offering alternative formats and in-school access prevents the digital divide from widening achievement gaps without singling out students.
A teacher observes that Black and Latino students in her class are referred to the office for discipline at higher rates than White peers for similar behaviors. This pattern MOST likely reflects:
Answer: Disproportionate discipline practices that may stem from implicit bias
Disproportionate discipline is a well-documented equity issue where implicit bias can cause similar behaviors to be perceived and punished differently based on student race.
Gloria Ladson-Billings' framework of culturally relevant pedagogy emphasizes which THREE pillars?
Answer: Academic achievement, cultural competence, and critical consciousness
Ladson-Billings identified academic success, cultural competence, and the ability to critique societal inequities as the three pillars of culturally relevant pedagogy.
When selecting literature for an alternative learning classroom with diverse students, a teacher should PRIORITIZE:
Answer: Texts featuring protagonists and themes that reflect a range of cultural backgrounds
Diverse literature provides 'mirrors' and 'windows' for students—allowing them to see themselves and to understand others' experiences.
The 'achievement gap' in US education is BEST understood as:
Answer: Disparities in educational outcomes that reflect systemic inequities
The achievement gap reflects systemic inequities in access to resources, opportunity, and quality instruction rather than inherent differences in student ability.
Which of the following is an example of microaggression in an educational setting?
Answer: Telling a student of Asian descent 'You must be great at math'
Assuming a student's academic abilities based on racial or ethnic stereotypes is a microaggression that can harm student identity and motivation.
A teacher wants to build stronger relationships with families from cultures that prioritize collective decision-making. The MOST effective approach is to:
Answer: Welcome extended family members to conferences and community gatherings
Welcoming extended family respects collectivist cultural values and strengthens the home-school partnership by honoring the family's decision-making structure.