Diversity, Equity & Cultural Responsiveness Flashcards

Which example best illustrates a microaggression in the classroom?

Answer: A teacher tells a multilingual student 'You speak English so well!' with surprise

Expressing surprise at a multilingual student's English proficiency implies a low expectation based on the student's background and is a common microaggression.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) supports diverse learners by:

Answer: Building multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression into lessons from the start

UDL proactively builds flexibility into curriculum through multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression so that all learners can access and demonstrate knowledge.

An asset-based pedagogical approach to teaching diverse students means:

Answer: Recognizing and building on the strengths, knowledge, and experiences students bring

Asset-based pedagogy starts from the premise that all students bring valuable knowledge and strengths to the classroom, shifting the focus from what students lack to what they already know.

According to Stephen Krashen's theory of language acquisition, which condition is most important for second language acquisition?

Answer: Comprehensible input that is slightly beyond the learner's current level (i+1)

Krashen's Input Hypothesis states that learners acquire language when they receive input that is comprehensible and slightly above their current proficiency level, allowing them to naturally progress.

Stereotype threat in the classroom occurs when:

Answer: Students are aware of a negative stereotype about their group and fear confirming it, which can impair performance

Stereotype threat, identified by Steele and Aronson, occurs when students are aware of a negative stereotype about their identity group and experience anxiety that this awareness itself can reduce their performance.

GCPS's commitment to cultural responsiveness is best demonstrated in the classroom by:

Answer: Embedding diverse perspectives, voices, and histories consistently across all curriculum areas

True cultural responsiveness means integrating diverse perspectives throughout all content areas year-round, not limiting it to occasional events or isolated lessons.

Which approach best helps reduce disproportionate discipline referrals for students of color?

Answer: Implementing restorative practices and examining personal biases in discipline decisions

Restorative practices focus on repairing relationships and addressing root causes of behavior, while examining personal bias helps teachers identify when their perceptions may be influenced by stereotypes.