CPI Inclusive & Equitable Instruction 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'equity' as distinct from 'equality' in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

Providing differentiated support so all students have an equal opportunity to succeed

Answer

Equity means tailoring resources and support to individual needs, whereas equality means providing identical resources—equity recognizes that sameness is not always fairness.

Question 2

A deaf student enrolls in a lecture-heavy course. Under Section 504 and ADA, what is the instructor's primary obligation?

Accepted Answer

Coordinate with disability services to provide qualified sign language interpretation or captioning

Answer

Section 504 and the ADA require postsecondary institutions to provide effective communication accommodations, typically coordinated through disability services.

Question 3

Which assessment modification most directly supports equitable outcomes for students with anxiety disorders?

Accepted Answer

Replacing all exams with portfolio-based assessment as an alternative measure of learning

Answer

Portfolio-based alternatives can measure learning without the high-stakes environment that disproportionately impairs students with anxiety, while maintaining academic rigor.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a 'safe space' or 'brave space' in inclusive postsecondary classrooms?

Accepted Answer

To create an environment where students can engage with difficult topics while feeling respected and supported

Answer

Brave/safe spaces aim to balance psychological safety with productive intellectual risk-taking, not to eliminate discomfort but to ensure respectful engagement.

Question 5

An instructor uses only images of White professionals in career-related examples. This is most likely an example of:

Accepted Answer

Microaggression through omission and representation bias

Answer

Consistently excluding diverse representations sends subtle, often unintentional messages that certain groups do not belong in a profession, a form of microaggression by omission.

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CPI Inclusive & Equitable Instruction 3