CEP CEP Cultural Diversity & Equity in Education

Question 1

What does the term 'culturally responsive teaching' mean in a US classroom?

Accepted Answer

Using students' cultural backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives as resources to make learning relevant and effective

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Teaching only content from students' home cultures

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Avoiding any discussion of cultural differences to prevent conflict

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Assigning different academic standards based on students' cultural backgrounds

Question 2

An English Language Learner (ELL) student is struggling to follow verbal directions during a lesson. Which strategy BEST supports this student?

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Pairing verbal directions with visual cues, gestures, or written steps

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Speaking louder and more slowly to the student

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Excusing the student from the activity until language skills improve

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Repeating the same verbal directions multiple times without modification

Question 3

Which of the following BEST defines 'implicit bias' as it relates to educational settings?

Accepted Answer

Unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect a person's judgments and actions toward students without their awareness

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Deliberately treating students differently based on race or ethnicity

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A school's official policy of differential discipline by student group

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A student's tendency to underperform on standardized tests

Question 4

A parent who speaks limited English arrives at school to discuss their child. The paraprofessional should FIRST:

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Arrange for a qualified interpreter or bilingual staff member to assist with communication

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Ask an older student sibling to interpret for the parent

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Speak slowly and use simple words to communicate without an interpreter

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Reschedule the meeting for a time when a bilingual staff member is available without notifying the parent of the reason

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a 'microaggression' in an educational setting?

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Asking an Asian-American student to help explain a math concept because 'they must be good at math'

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Providing extra tutoring to students who are struggling academically

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Celebrating cultural heritage months with student-led presentations

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Using a student's preferred name consistently

Question 6

Title III of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) primarily addresses which student population?

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English Language Learners and immigrant students

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Students with physical disabilities

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Students identified as academically gifted

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Students from low-income families