GCPS Diversity, Equity & Cultural Responsiveness 2

Question 1

Which example best illustrates a microaggression in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 5

Stereotype threat in the classroom occurs when:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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) Gwinnett County Public Schools – Teacher Certification Practice Test

(GCPS) Gwinnett County Public Schools – Teacher Certification Practice Test

GCPS Diversity, Equity & Cultural Responsiveness 2