CPI Inclusive & Equitable Instruction 2

Question 1

A student with ADHD struggles to complete in-class timed assignments. Which accommodation best supports equitable access?

Accepted Answer

Provide extended time and a distraction-reduced testing environment

Answer

Extended time and a low-distraction setting are standard, evidence-based accommodations that address ADHD-related processing challenges without lowering academic standards.

Question 2

Which instructional principle is most closely aligned with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?

Accepted Answer

Providing multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression

Answer

UDL is built on three core principles—multiple means of representation, action/expression, and engagement—to proactively remove barriers for all learners.

Question 3

An instructor notices that students from low-income backgrounds participate less in class discussions. What is the most equitable first step?

Accepted Answer

Reflect on whether class participation norms and grading favor students with more social capital

Answer

Examining whether current participation structures privilege certain socioeconomic backgrounds is the first step toward creating a genuinely equitable classroom.

Question 4

What does the term 'stereotype threat' refer to in a postsecondary educational context?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety arising from awareness of a negative stereotype about one's group that can impair performance

Answer

Stereotype threat, identified by Steele and Aronson, is the risk of confirming a negative group stereotype that can reduce performance on assessments.

Question 5

A course syllabus written entirely in highly technical academic jargon may unintentionally disadvantage which group of students most?

Accepted Answer

First-generation college students unfamiliar with academic register

Answer

First-generation students often have less exposure to academic language conventions, making dense jargon a barrier to understanding expectations and course navigation.

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CPI Inclusive & Equitable Instruction 2