Ed.D. Doctor of Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of disaggregating student achievement data by demographic subgroups in educational equity work?

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To identify specific disparities in educational outcomes among different student populations and target interventions accordingly

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To rank schools against each other by overall aggregate performance

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To determine teacher compensation levels based on student demographic composition

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To group students by ability for tracking and differentiated course placement

Question 2

Claude Steele and Joshua Aronson's research on 'stereotype threat' in academic settings found that it refers to which phenomenon?

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The risk of confirming a negative stereotype about one's social group, which generates anxiety that impairs academic performance

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The tendency of teachers to form negative stereotypes about students based on physical appearance

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Physical threats made against students because of group-based stereotypes

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The inclusion of stereotyped portrayals of groups in textbooks and curriculum materials

Question 3

James Banks' framework for multicultural curriculum transformation at the highest level — the 'Social Action Approach' — calls for which of the following?

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Having students identify social issues, make decisions, and take action to help solve those problems

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Adding ethnic content and heroes to the existing curriculum without changing its structure

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Restructuring the curriculum from a dominant-group perspective to include multiple cultural viewpoints

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Integrating units and lessons about different cultures into the existing curriculum

Question 4

Universal Design for Learning (UDL), developed by CAST, is best described as which of the following?

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A proactive framework for designing flexible learning experiences and environments that accommodate all learners from the outset

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A federal building code requiring accessible physical facilities in all schools

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A standardized curriculum framework mandated across all US public school districts

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A federal special education mandate for individualized accommodation plans

Question 5

Derald Wing Sue's research on microaggressions in educational settings identifies them as which of the following?

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Brief, commonplace verbal or behavioral exchanges that communicate denigrating messages to members of marginalized groups, often unintentionally

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Major, overt incidents of racial discrimination that occur within school buildings

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Formal disciplinary actions that are disproportionately applied to minority students

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Curriculum materials that contain culturally insensitive or stereotyped content

Question 6

Django Paris' concept of 'culturally sustaining pedagogy' extends Gloria Ladson-Billings' culturally responsive teaching by arguing that education should do which of the following?

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Actively perpetuate and foster students' linguistic and cultural pluralism rather than merely using culture as a bridge to dominant norms

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Preserve traditional Western instructional methods across educational generations

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Sustain student attention through the use of culturally familiar entertainment media

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Maintain the dominant cultural narrative in schools while acknowledging diverse student backgrounds

Question 7

Janet Helms' White Racial Identity Development Model describes a developmental process in which white individuals move through stages toward which outcome?

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A nonracist, positive white identity that acknowledges systemic racism and takes responsibility for dismantling it

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Increased pride in white cultural heritage and traditions

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Complete colorblindness and the elimination of racial awareness

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Adoption of the cultural practices and perspectives of people of color