Multicultural Education and Diversity in US Schools Flashcards

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Answer: Multicultural education

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.

In the context of special education, 'inclusion' refers to:

Answer: Educating students with disabilities in general education classrooms with appropriate supports and services

Inclusion means students with disabilities are educated in the general education classroom, with supports and modifications, rather than being pulled out to segregated settings.