FED Multicultural Education and Diversity in US Schools 2

Question 1

The 'school-to-prison pipeline' refers to the disproportionate tendency of:

Accepted Answer

Minority and low-income students being funneled out of school and into the criminal justice system through disciplinary policies

Answer

The school-to-prison pipeline describes how zero-tolerance disciplinary policies, school policing, and suspensions disproportionately affect Black, Latino, and disabled students, increasing their likelihood of incarceration.

Question 2

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 protects students with disabilities by:

Accepted Answer

Prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs receiving federal funding and requiring reasonable accommodations

Answer

Section 504 is a civil rights law that prevents discrimination based on disability in federally funded schools and requires schools to provide accommodations so students can access education.

Question 3

Geneva Gay's framework for culturally responsive teaching emphasizes which foundational element?

Accepted Answer

Using the cultural knowledge, experiences, and performance styles of diverse students to make learning more relevant

Answer

Gay's culturally responsive teaching uses students' cultural backgrounds, references, and ways of knowing as scaffolds for academic learning, validating diverse identities while achieving rigorous outcomes.

Question 4

Stereotype threat, as researched by Claude Steele, refers to the phenomenon where:

Accepted Answer

Members of a stigmatized group underperform when made aware of a negative stereotype about their group's abilities

Answer

Steele's research showed that reminding Black students of their race before a difficult test caused underperformance, and that this 'stereotype threat' can be reduced by affirming students' intelligence and belonging.

Question 5

Which approach to diversity education focuses on helping students become aware of multiple worldviews and prepares them to live in a pluralistic, democratic society?

Accepted Answer

Multicultural education

Answer

Multicultural education affirms diversity as a social strength and aims to develop students' cross-cultural competencies, critical thinking about equity, and commitment to democratic participation.

FED - Foundations of Education Practice Test

FED - Foundations of Education Practice Test

FED Multicultural Education and Diversity in US Schools 2