FED Foundations of Education 4

Question 1

Which approach to multicultural education emphasizes transforming the curriculum so students view concepts from the perspectives of diverse cultural groups?

Accepted Answer

Transformation approach

Answer

James Banks' transformation approach restructures the curriculum so diverse cultural perspectives become integral rather than add-ons.

Question 2

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 replaced which prior federal education law?

Accepted Answer

No Child Left Behind Act

Answer

ESSA replaced No Child Left Behind (2001) and returned more authority over accountability systems to individual states.

Question 3

The Montessori method differs from traditional instruction primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Allows children to self-direct learning within a prepared environment

Answer

Maria Montessori's approach centers on child-led exploration in a carefully designed environment with mixed-age groupings and minimal teacher interruption.

Question 4

Which philosophy of education argues that schooling should focus on transforming society to correct injustice and inequality?

Accepted Answer

Social reconstructionism

Answer

Social reconstructionism holds that education's primary purpose is to empower students to critically examine and reform unjust social structures.

Question 5

Which term describes the practice of assigning students to different academic tracks (e.g., honors, standard, remedial) based on perceived ability?

Accepted Answer

Tracking

Answer

Tracking places students into separate instructional paths, a practice criticized for reinforcing socioeconomic and racial inequalities.

FED - Foundations of Education Practice Test

FED - Foundations of Education Practice Test

FED Foundations of Education 4