CPS CPS Cultural Competency & Diversity in Education 2

Question 1

Dynamic assessment is particularly valuable for culturally and linguistically diverse students because it:

Accepted Answer

Evaluates a student's learning potential and responsiveness to instruction rather than prior knowledge

Answer

Dynamic assessment measures a student's ability to learn with guidance, making it less dependent on prior culturally specific knowledge than traditional static assessments.

Question 2

Acculturation in the context of psycho-educational assessment refers to:

Accepted Answer

The process by which individuals adapt to a new cultural environment

Answer

Acculturation describes the psychological and cultural changes that occur when an individual engages with a new culture, which can influence assessment performance and behavior.

Question 3

When interpreting standardized test scores for an ELL student, the most important factor to consider is:

Accepted Answer

The student's level of English language proficiency and length of time in the U.S.

Answer

English proficiency level and acculturation history directly affect test performance and must be considered to avoid misinterpreting scores as reflecting cognitive ability.

Question 4

The concept of 'cultural humility' differs from 'cultural competence' in that it:

Accepted Answer

Emphasizes ongoing self-reflection and learning rather than achieving a fixed level of knowledge

Answer

Cultural humility is a lifelong process of self-reflection and self-critique, acknowledging that full mastery of another's culture is impossible and that learning must be continuous.

Question 5

Which assessment approach is recommended to minimize linguistic and cultural bias in psycho-educational evaluations?

Accepted Answer

Using a comprehensive battery that includes nonverbal measures alongside language-based tests

Answer

A comprehensive battery that includes nonverbal cognitive measures helps separate language ability from cognitive ability, reducing bias in evaluating diverse learners.

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CPS CPS Cultural Competency & Diversity in Education 2