Cultural Diversity & Equity in Education Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of culturally responsive teaching?
Answer: To connect academic content to students' cultural backgrounds and lived experiences
Culturally responsive teaching connects academic content to students' cultural backgrounds and experiences, making learning more relevant and improving engagement.
Which term describes the assumption that one's own cultural norms and values are superior to those of others?
Answer: Ethnocentrism
Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture is the standard against which all others should be judged, often leading to bias in educational settings.
Which federal law prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs receiving federal financial assistance, including public schools?
Answer: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
In education, what does 'equity' mean as opposed to 'equality'?
Answer: Providing each student the specific resources they need to reach the same outcomes
Equity means providing each student the individualized resources and support they need to succeed, acknowledging that students start from different places and have different needs.
What is 'implicit bias' in an educational context?
Answer: Unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect decisions and behaviors toward students
Implicit bias refers to unconscious attitudes and stereotypes that can influence an educator's decisions and interactions with students without their awareness.
Which practice is most effective for helping English Language Learners (ELLs) feel included and supported in the classroom?
Answer: Allowing and valuing use of the student's home language as a bridge to English learning
Valuing students' home languages and allowing strategic use of them supports both language acquisition and students' cultural identity, making them feel respected and included.
What does it mean to incorporate 'multicultural literature' into classroom instruction?
Answer: Including texts that represent diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences
Multicultural literature includes a wide range of texts representing diverse cultures and perspectives, helping all students see themselves reflected in learning materials and broadening their worldviews.