Ed.D. Doctor of Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education

Question 1

In educational contexts, how does 'equity' differ from 'equality'?

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Equity provides differentiated support based on individual needs to achieve fair outcomes

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Equity provides identical resources to all students regardless of need

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Equity ensures all students achieve identical test scores

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Equity means treating all students as if they have no differences

Question 2

What does the term 'opportunity gap' refer to in K-12 and higher education settings?

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Systemic disparities in access to quality education, resources, and support based on race, income, and other social factors

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The difference in test scores between students in consecutive grade levels

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The variance in AP course offerings between urban and suburban schools only

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The scheduling difference between when students receive feedback on assignments

Question 3

Which federal law prohibits discrimination based on race, color, and national origin in educational programs receiving federal financial assistance?

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Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Question 4

Culturally responsive teaching (CRT), as articulated by Gloria Ladson-Billings, is best described as which of the following?

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A pedagogy that recognizes and uses students' cultural knowledge and prior experiences as conduits for learning

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A pedagogy focused exclusively on teaching content about different world cultures

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An instructional approach that groups students by cultural background for differentiated instruction

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A teaching style that avoids any discussion of cultural differences to prevent conflict

Question 5

In educational settings, what does 'implicit bias' refer to?

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Unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect educators' decisions and interactions without their awareness

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Explicit prejudice that educators openly express toward certain student groups

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Intentional and deliberate discrimination based on student demographics

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Bias that exists only within standardized assessment instruments

Question 6

Kimberlé Crenshaw's concept of 'intersectionality,' as applied to educational equity, refers to which of the following?

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The analysis of how overlapping social identities — such as race, gender, and class — create unique, compounded experiences of discrimination or privilege

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The practice of integrating multiple academic subjects within a single interdisciplinary lesson

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The process of connecting schools with surrounding community organizations

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A curriculum model that combines perspectives from different cultural traditions

Question 7

Peggy McIntosh's concept of 'white privilege' in educational contexts refers to which of the following?

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Invisible, unearned advantages that white individuals experience in educational systems due to their racial identity

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Academic advantages earned through hard work and merit by white students

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Educational programs specifically designed to serve white students

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The documented pattern of higher academic achievement among white students due to better study habits